On June 14th, World Blood Donor Day will be held to honor the donors and raise money. Around the world, the need for safe and reliable blood and blood products is a never-ending demand. Quality blood services are more available than ever before, thanks to volunteer contributors, readily available blood banks, and trained professionals.
World Blood Donor Day emphasizes the importance of voluntary contributions to the blood supply's security. For the safest blood supply, volunteers unpaid work in conjunction with screening procedures is vital.
Both planned and emergency care are covered by blood and blood by-products. Volunteer donors step up to help with the need after disasters. Every 56 days, donors give whole blood. Platelet donations can be distributed every 7 days, but they are limited to 24 contributions per year.
Celebrate! If you're a blood donor, thank you! Many that have received a donation are grateful for your service and hope you continue donating. Share your experiences and encourage others to contribute, as well.
Thank you to a donor. We're never sure whether we're a type A, B, or O, we never know when we'll need a transfusion, and thanks to donors, the pint we need will be there.
Find out more about blood donation and becoming a donor. To find out more, visit www.redcrossblood.org to find out more.
To be followed on social media, use #WorldBloodDonorDay, #WBDD, and #BeAHero.
History
The International Federation of Red Cross, the International Federation of Blood Donor Organizations, and the International Society of Blood Transfusion joined forces to create World Blood Donor Day on September 28. It was first launched in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 14, 2004. The date was chosen in honor of Karl Landsteiner's birthday. At the start of the twentieth century, He identified and characterized the A, B, and O blood groups. Doctors were able to transfer blood from one patient to another, saving thousands of lives.
The first anniversary was held in the hopes that more people will be inspired to become donors, as it does today.
