World Blood Donor Day // Bloggers Unite

World Blood Donor Day

http://www.wbdd.org/

June 14, 2010

Objective:
World Blood Donor Day is day dedicated to thanking and celebrating voluntary non-remunerated blood donors.

Millions of people owe their lives to people they will never meet – people who donate their blood freely and without any reward. However, the overwhelming majority of the world’s population do not have access to safe blood. Over 80 million units of blood are donated every year, but only 38% are collected in developing countries where 82% of the global population live.

In addition, many countries remain dependent on donation by the families or friends of patients who require blood and, in some countries, blood donors still receive payment.Yet evidence from around the world demonstrates that voluntary unpaid donors are the foundation of a safe blood supply because they are least likely to transmit potentially life-threatening infections, such as HIV and hepatitis viruses, to the recipients of their blood. It is to these unsung heroes that World Blood Donor Day is dedicated.

World Blood Donor Day builds on the success of World Health Day 2000 which was devoted to the theme ‘Blood Saves Lives. Safe Blood Starts With Me. The enthusiasm and energy with which this day was celebrated indicated that there would be a positive response to an opportunity to give thanks to the millions of people who give the precious gift of life. It also builds on International Blood Donor Day organized annually by the International Federation of Blood Donor Organizations since 1995.

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10 days ago It's the Ultimate Gift

by: Dutche1

I've always given blood and feel passionate about everyone donating whenever possible. Taking 30 or so minutes out of my schedule to save a life, doesn't seem like a big sacrifice. I'm thankful I have good veins.

26 days ago giving blood does save lives!

by: laurahuizar

giving blood does save peoples lives! i would love to donate blood but i cant because a year ago i needed a blood transfusion and if someone that had my blood type did not donate i would be dead and i am so thankful for that person who did donate and my daughter who is 1 month old born premature had 3 blood transfusions so far and all 3 of them saved her life. everyone who does donate blood you are all angels.

6/13/09 Donate

by: savealife01

It just takes a few minutes to save someones life. By visiting The Blood Center website or by going to the Redcross website you will find a location near you. Do not make excuses and remember those who are depending in your help.

4/30/09 DONORS DAY

by: Amina

If some one reads our posts on blogs and gets motivated to donate blood, it will be great satisfaction for bloggers that they have contributed positive in world.

4/10/09 Donating Blood for Saving Lives

by: postchadha

Blood doonating is more than any type of donation in cash or kind because nothing else can replace blood, when urgently required by the patient crying for Blood... Blood.... Blood. Any timely help provided in this direction is the best action taken in reward for all the universal benefits you are enjoying.

Morover your blood is only short lived it must get destroyed by the life processes to be replaced by fresh blood made by a healthy body in a natural way.

wishing the organizers great su