World Blood Donor Day on June 14: Red Cross Appeals for Blood Donations

"Blood reserves are indispensable for various operations and treatments, but they are only viable for 42 days," Foitik continues. Especially before the summer, it is important to donate blood regularly. "Many people go on their well-deserved vacation, so the number of donations often decreases during vacation time. However, the need for blood knows no vacation days. Please come urgently to donate blood and help us prepare for the summer!"

Major Blood Donation Campaigns for World Blood Donor Day in Vienna

Before World Blood Donor Day, the Red Cross is organizing special campaigns: On June 9 (10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.), Arena 21 in the Museumsquartier (Museumsplatz 1/5, 1070 Vienna) will become the center for blood donations. "At this blood donation campaign directly at Mariahilferstraße, there will be summer music, vitamin mocktails and other refreshing drinks, snacks, a photo booth, and a raffle, as well as the good feeling of being able to save a life with a blood donation," explains Dr. Ursula Kreil, deputy medical director of the blood donation center for Vienna, Lower Austria, and Burgenland.

On June 11, the opportunity to donate blood will be offered at the Marx Halle (Karl-Farkas-Gasse 19, 1030 Vienna) from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. On June 14, the international World Blood Donor Day, another blood donation campaign will take place, designed with a summer theme. This will be conducted in front of the Westfield Donau Zentrum (Wagramerstraße 94, 1220 Vienna) with the innovative blood donation mobile "Karl" and will be accessible from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. There, too, music and a pleasant atmosphere will ensure a summer mood.

World Blood Donor Day: Red Cross Launches "Save the Summer" Campaign

In line with the blood donation campaigns, the Red Cross is starting the "Save the Summer" initiative. Dr. Kreil explained: "Our goal is to reach a stock of 15,000 blood reserves." This would ensure getting through the summer well and being able to optimally supply all patients. All information about blood donation campaigns can be found here.

The blood donation center in Vienna (Wiedner Hauptstraße 32, 1040 Vienna) is open all year round. Additionally, there is the possibility to donate blood in all federal states. Federal Rescue Commander Foitik recommends: "Find out about campaigns near you at www.blut.at." "In principle, all people between the ages of 18 and 70 who are healthy and meet certain legal requirements are allowed to donate. You only need to bring an ID and a little time."

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