The last blood drive of 2024, organized by the EFS in Biars-sur-Cère, took place on Thursday November 14 in the multipurpose room. The EFS wanted to welcome 95 donors presented and collect 80. Unfortunately the count is not there, by far, for the objectives to be achieved…
The collection finished at 6:30 p.m., the volunteers of the Biars-Bretenoux Blood Donor Association had never experienced such a disappointing collection. The results are not good: 66 donors presented, 61 donors sampled with three new donors. Already at the opening, only 47 donors had made an appointment, and when the volunteers checked in at reception, out of these registrations, only 43 donors showed up. The more the afternoon progressed, the more disappointed the volunteers became and the atmosphere suffered: too many vacant sampling chairs and the common snack table, which was overflowing with treats and usually so lively, was deserted by the guests. The volunteers at the service looked sad and were busy chatting. The year 2024, not very successful in blood donations, ends sadly.
But the EFS team and the volunteers of the association will meet the donors on Monday January 20 at the multipurpose room in Biars-sur-Cère, from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. After heartwarming celebrations, they many of you hope: “Your blood donation is important!”
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## Worldwide Today News Exclusive Interview: Blood Donation Drive in Biars-sur-Cère Falls Short
**Introduction**
Welcome to World Today News. We’re joined today by [Guest 1 Name and Affiliation], a spokesperson for the EFS [explain what EFS is if it isn’t well-known], and [Guest 2 Name and Affiliation], representing the Biars-Bretenoux Blood Donor Association. Today we’ll be discussing the recent blood drive in Biars-sur-Cère, which, unfortunately, fell short of its goals.
**Section 1: Understanding the Situation – Setting the Stage**
* [Guest 1], could you walk us through what the EFS hoped to achieve with this blood drive and what the significance was of reaching 95 donors?
* [Guest 2], as a volunteer with the local association, how did you feel about the turnout, and can you share your experience during the event?
**Section 2: Analyzing the Disappointing Turnout – Exploring the Reasons**
* [Guest 2], was there any indication beforehand that participation might be lower than anticipated? What potential factors could have contributed to the lower-than-expected turnout?
* [Guest 1], from the EFS perspective, are there any recognizable trends in blood donations nationally or regionally, and could broader societal factors be playing a part?
**Section 3: Impacts and Concerns – Addressing the Consequences**
* [Guest 1], what are the potential consequences of such a significant shortfall in blood donations for the community and potentially the region?
* [Guest 2], understanding the importance of regular blood donations, what message would you like to convey to possible donors who may not have participated in this drive?
**Section 4: Looking Forward – Strategies for the Future**
* [Guest 2], how are you and the Biars-Bretenoux Blood Donor Association planning to approach the next blood drive in January? Are there any new strategies or initiatives you’re considering to encourage participation?
* [Guest 1], what kind of support is the EFS offering to local associations to help them increase donor engagement and potentially overcome these challenges?
**Conclusion**
We thank our guests, [Guest 1 Name] and [Guest 2 Name], for their insights and perspectives on this important issue. We hope this discussion sheds light on the crucial need for blood donations and encourages viewers to consider becoming regular contributors. As always, World Today News strives to bring you informative and relevant news.
Thank you for tuning in.
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