World Blood Donor Day is celebrated every year on June 14.
The date of June 14 was chosen in honor of the birthday of Karl Landsteiner, an Austrian immunologist who discovered blood groups and received the Nobel Prize in 1930.
This day is an opportunity to honor the contributions of millions of volunteers who donate their blood free of charge to give others a chance to continue living. Their generosity saves people from death, unites society, and is an expression of the spirit of solidarity. This commemorative date draws attention to the ever-pressing need for regular donations of safe blood.
The full-scale war caused by the invasion of the Russian army into Ukraine has fundamentally changed all our lives. And despite all the horrors, we are demonstrating true miracles — miracles of unity, courage, and resilience.
Every day, new wounded soldiers arrive at hospitals, and we can help them by donating blood that saves lives. The need for donor blood remains consistently high. Civilian victims of military actions also need donor blood. The war has not canceled planned urgent surgeries, cancer diseases, or complicated childbirths.
One blood donation can save three lives.
Anyone who is a capable citizen of Ukraine, has reached adulthood, and weighs at least 50 kg can be a donor.
Currently, to meet the needs of patients, 2 million regular donors are required. For every 1,000 people, 31.5 donations are needed, but in reality, only 12 people from the corresponding number actively donate blood and blood components.
Today, everyone is doing their part in resisting the full-scale enemy aggression. Every small step in this direction is important. And let us not forget: perhaps your blood will give life to someone who has suffered misfortune!
Together to Victory!