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Monday 10 June marks the beginning of National Blood Donor Week.
National Blood Donor Week is a week where we raise awareness of the lifesaving importance of blood donation to encourage those who have never donated to give it a go.
These donations play a vital role in saving lives each day by supporting a range of treatments, from helping recovering accident victims and patients with blood cancers to supporting mothers and new-born babies during childbirth. The Welsh Blood Service supports 19 hospitals across the country and relies on donations from blood, platelet and bone marrow donors to support patients in need.
Can I donate? Book a blood donation Help fight blood cancer How to help without donatingDuring National Blood Donor Week we are going to be sharing content across our social media platforms, from stories of blood recipients to the reasons why our donors choose to donate. Each day will be themed and will provide a platform for us to focus on a specific aspect of our service.
The week also incorporates World Blood Donor Day on June 14 which is an annual event organised by the World Health Organisation.
Rebecca and husband Geraint were told during a routine appointment there were complications in the pregnancy due to the different blood types between Rebecca and her unborn baby, Nate. Rebecca’s blood began producing antibodies to fight Nate’s blood. Although rare, the disease can be dangerous for the baby.
We encourage and welcome most adults to give blood. There are some reasons people can’t donate, but not as many as people think! Anyone who fits in with the criteria below may be able to give blood. If you are:
We need more 16 to 45 year olds to join us in the fight against blood cancer.
Did you know that 75% of patients in the UK waiting for a bone marrow transplant won’t find a matching donor in their families?
There are so many other ways you can make a lifesaving difference to patients.
Could you help us encourage people to donate with us? We’re looking for supporters who can help us by spreading the word and shouting about the importance of donating whether it’s blood, platelets or bone marrow.
Here are some of the ways you can help us to get the message out there and support people in Wales who need donations:
They say you never regret going for a run, and we think the same about making a blood donation – it can save someone’s life.
Friday 14 June will also see the three-year anniversary since blood donation rules in the UK were changed, meaning that more people from LGBTQ+ communities will be eligible to donate.
Click on the link to check your eligibility and find your nearest donation session.
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