Invitation to the World Blood Donation Day: save life in Würzburg!

Invitation to the World Blood Donation Day: save life in Würzburg!

Oberdürrbacher Straße, 97080 Würzburg, Deutschland - At the moment it is time to celebrate a very special day: the World Blood Donation Day! Every year on June 14th, this day is committed to draw attention to the immense importance of the blood donation. The day was launched in 2004 by the World Health Organization (WHO) and three other international organizations and reminds of how important it is to provide blood for people in need. Be it for pregnant women or accident victims - blood donations are a state -valuable contribution to the common good that can save lives.

In Würzburg, an information stand in the Center for Internal Medicine (ZIM) of the University Hospital takes place on the occasion of this important event. This is organized by the team of clinical transfusion medicine and hemotherapy. On Friday, June 13, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., interested parties can learn everything about the process and the importance of donating blood. If you have any questions, you are cordially invited to get advice there and also receive practical tips. A few small giveaways await visitors too!

The facts about blood donation

A look at the numbers reveals how important blood donations are. In 2022, around 3.2 million erythrocyte concentrates were consumed in Germany - these are the red blood cells that are essential for oxygen transport in the body. In addition, around 484,000 platelets concentrates were used, the importance of which is of great interest, especially for patients with tumor diseases. This data illustrates the short -lived nature of blood products, some of which can only be kept for a few days - one more reason to donate regularly.

together strong for life

The World Blood Donation Day follows a certain motto every year. For example, the motto for 2023 was "Give Blood, Give Plasma, Share Life, Share Often." Every year this shows us how important each one is of us in order to act and work together in solidarity in order to save lives.

The understanding of the population for the role of blood donation is crucial. Many people do not know how easy it is to donate, or they have concerns that prevent them from trying it out. This is exactly where the information stand would like to help, because you can dismantle fears and arouse compassion for others.

So if you take part in the information stand, not only has the chance to learn more about blood donation, but also to actively do something good. Showing a good hand for the health of many people - that is of great importance! Further information on the event and the blood donation is available on the website of the University Hospital Würzburg that encourages everyone to become part of these valuable community.