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Give the gift of life this World Blood Donor Day - every donation has the power to save up to 3 lives!
June 14 marks the annual celebration of World Blood Donor Day! This day was first established in 2004 as a way to raise awareness about the importance of blood donation and to thank those who have already donated. It is estimated that over 80 million people around the world have given blood since then, helping to save countless lives. So take a moment to celebrate this amazing act of generosity and join us in recognizing all those who donate their time and resources to help others in need.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1840</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Blood Transfusion</div><div class='timeline-text'>Dr. James Blundell performed the first successful human blood transfusion, marking the beginning of blood donation history.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1901</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Discovery of Blood Groups</div><div class='timeline-text'>Karl Landsteiner discovered the ABO blood group system, allowing safe blood transfusions between humans.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1921</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Blood Donor Service</div><div class='timeline-text'>The British Red Cross started the world's first blood donor service, increasing the accessibility of safe blood for patients in need.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1940</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Introduction of Blood Banks</div><div class='timeline-text'>The concept of blood banks was introduced during World War II to manage the blood supply for soldiers.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2004</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of World Blood Donor Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The World Health Organization (WHO) established World Blood Donor Day to raise awareness about the need for regular blood donations to save lives and improve health.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate blood</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>The most obvious way to celebrate World Blood Donor Day is to donate blood. This can be done at your local blood bank and the process takes only a few minutes.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Contact your local blood collection center and volunteer to help out with tasks such as registering donors, answering questions and providing refreshments. Your help is always needed and appreciated.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a blood drive</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organize your own blood drive in your local community or workplace. This is a great way to raise awareness about the need for more blood donors.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Spread the word</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Share information about World Blood Donor Day on your social media platforms and encourage your family and friends to donate. You can also use print or digital media to spread the word.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend an event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Many organizations host events on World Blood Donor Day such as health fairs, blood drives, or educational seminars. See if any are happening in your area and attend one.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Saves lives</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>World Blood Donor Day is a hugely important event in raising awareness of the lifesaving role of blood donations. Every donation has the potential to save three people's lives, and can help those who need urgent medical attention or are suffering from life-threatening illnesses.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Shows gratitude</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Giving blood is an incredibly selfless act - so much so that it can often go unrecognised. World Blood Donor Day helps us show our appreciation for all the amazing blood donors around the world through special activities and campaigns.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Encourages participation</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>World Blood Donor Day is also an excellent opportunity for people to consider becoming regular donors. It can be a great way to give back to your community and do some good. So why not make a pledge to become a lifelong donor today?</p></div></div>
World Blood Donor Day is celebrated on June 14th every year. In 2024 World Blood Donor Day will occur on a Friday.
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