On World Blood Donor Day, our teams will be present in five shopping centres across the country to raise awareness about this vital act. It’s a chance to ask your questions, dispel misconceptions and maybe take your first step towards becoming a donor.
A life-saving gesture – and easier than you might think
Blood donation is essential: it helps treat people with serious illnesses, accident victims, women giving birth, and patients who need plasma-based treatments. Yet many misconceptions prevent potential donors from stepping forward: “I’m too old,” “I have tattoos,” “My blood type isn’t needed”… These false beliefs hinder participation, even though the need is very real.
Dr Anne Schuhmacher, Medical Director of the Blood Transfusion Centre, stresses: “Our blood stocks are currently low. Raising awareness and recruiting new donors is crucial.”
Information stands to get involved
On June 14th, from 9am to 5pm, BTC teams and volunteers will welcome you at the following shopping centres:
- Bertrange (Cactus Belle Étoile- Route d’Arlon, 8050 Bertrange)
- Diekirch (Cactus Ingeldorf- 4 route d’Ettelbrück, 9160 Ingeldorf)
- Gasperich (Auchan Cloche d’Or-25 Bd Friedrich Wilhelm Raiffeisen, 2411 Gasperich )
- Kirchberg (Auchan, 5 Rue Alphonse Weicker 2721 Luxembourg)
- Howald (Cactus, 40 Rue des Scillas 2529 Luxembourg) de 9am to 13pm
You’ll be able to ask your questions, learn more about donation procedures, and schedule an appointment to give blood.
To check if you’re eligible, a quick online test is available. This summer, take a simple, meaningful step: give blood, save lives.