70 years ago (February 29, 1952) the first blood donation campaign took place in Germany. Even if many people today cannot see blood and needles, almost half of all Germans have donated blood to save lives. And that’s a good thing: According to the DRK, 80 percent of Germans depend on a blood donation at least once in their lives.
An anniversary like this is a good opportunity to be a blood donor yourself. This week blood drives are taking place in the region:
District of Wuerzburg
- Wednesday (March 2nd): Randersacker – Sonnenstuhl sports facility (Am Sonnenstuhl 62) – 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m
- Friday (March 4th): Thüngersheim – parish home Thüngersheim (Untere Hauptstr. 12) – 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m
district of Kitzingen
- Friday (March 4th): Prichsenstadt – elementary school (Am Mühlseelein 3) – 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m
Main-Spessart district
- Thursday (03.03.): Marktheidenfeld – Catholic parish youth home St. Laurentius (Kolpingstraße 12) – 3:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m
No blood donation campaigns are planned in the city of Würzburg this week, but a donation (after registration) is possible every Wednesday in the university clinic. All information is there HERE.
You can find all planned blood donation campaigns of the BRK HERE.
General info: Who can donate blood?
- Anyone in good health can donate blood from their 18th birthday up to one day before their 73rd birthday.
- First-time donors can be a maximum of 64 years old. However, over 60-year-olds must be approved by a doctor.
- Anyone who feels fit and is medically approved can donate blood. Admission is granted on site by means of a medical questionnaire.
- You have to weigh at least 50kg and should drink and eat enough beforehand.
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