Today is World Blood Donor Day and the National Blood Transfusion Service is calling on blood donors to attend the next session in Gozo which is scheduled for Sunday.
World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood.
Tomorrow, there is a Celebration Mass [1] being held at Ta’ Pinu.
Each blood donation made can help save three lives. The National Blood Transfusion Service said less than 5% of the eligible population actually takes the time to donate blood – Just 3 out of 100 people. “In which percentage do you fall?”
The NBTS stressed that “your help is needed to help ensure hospitals have an adequate blood stock for patients in need.”
The Service said that it therefore continues to encourage Gozitans to please keep attending donation sessions to help the patients in need get the necessary blood in a timely manner.
The next session in Gozo will be, Sunday, the 16th of June, from 8am until 1pm, at the Xewkija Community Clinic.
“Your cooperation and generosity are greatly appreciated as always,” the Service said.
The centre is located at the Xewkija Community Clinic, in Triq tall- Hamrija, between the Primary School and the Bocci Club.
Important notes from the National Blood Transfusion Service
• Bring your Maltese ID Card, driving licence or passport.
• Drink some water before your donation and have a light snack.
• Wear loose fitting clothes/sleeves.
To find out if you are eligible to donate blood please see here [2].
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