World blood donation day: UKL blood bench opens doors for lifesavers!

World blood donation day: UKL blood bench opens doors for lifesavers!

Johannisallee 32, 04129 Leipzig, Deutschland - On June 14, 2025, the blood bank of the Leipzig (UKL) University Hospital opens its doors on the World Blood Donation Day. On this day, people can support an important and life -saving campaign from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Johannisallee 32 (house 8). The event not only offers the possibility for Femlling Comprehensive information on various types of donations, including plasma and platelet donations.

The blood bank also points out the urgent need for donations of blood, an essential basis for modern medicine. Unfortunately, only about 3% of potential donors actively donate blood. On the occasion of the world blood donation day, the contribution to health care is particularly emphasized.

information and offers

During the event, various information stands are provided that help visitors more about the BlueTammzellspende and the possibility of typing and registration as a bloodstamm cell donor. Interested parties can make their typing through a blood and a saliva sample. In addition, the mascot will be present to loosen the day.

For the donors, extended food and small surprises are planned. In addition, active donors who have a new donor will receive a thank -you bonus. To do this, you have to fill out a corresponding form.

conditions of participation

Participation in the blood donation requires some prerequisites. Donations must:

• be at least 18 years old,
• bring a minimum weight of 50 kilograms,
• be healthy,
• Drink enough before the donation and fortify yourself,
• A valid official ID document, such as a identity card.

The World Blood Donation Day has been celebrated annually since 2004 and is falling on the birthday of the important doctor Karl Landsteiner, who was born on June 14, 1868. Landsteiner discovered the subscription system of blood groups in 1901 and received the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1930.

The UKL's blood bank, which has been operating its own donor file for over 30 years, cordially invites everyone interested to get involved in the donation on this important day. Together we can save lives.