Donate Life: Open day at the blood donation in Suhl!

Donate Life: Open day at the blood donation in Suhl!

On July 15, 2025, a remarkable balance was drawn at the Institute for Transfusion Medicine Suhl (ITMS): a total of 98,000 blood donations were collected last year. But not only the numbers are impressive, but also the commitment that is behind these donations. In order to put the importance of the blood donation to the fore, an open day took place about two and a half weeks ago, which was revived after a three -year break. On this day, 65 blood donations were collected and the redesigned premises of the ITM were examined by interested citizens.

The Suhler Blood donation service has set itself the goal, the central message "Donate Blood! Save life!" to spread. Especially in the summer months, when many people are on vacation, the willingness to donate suffers. At such events, the younger generation, especially millennials, should therefore be enthusiastic about donating blood. Trefft emphasizes that actions such as "Blood-donating rocks!" And the introduction of online challenges and a blood donation app should contribute to the promotion of donation behavior this year.

a well prepared team

Before someone decides for a blood donation, he or she is thoroughly checked by health checks. This provision is important because only healthy adults from 50 kg body weight can be approved for donation. According to the guidelines, women can donate to four and men up to six times a year, with a distance of at least eight weeks between the donations. BluSpende.de provides information that around 350 blood pans can be needed in Thuringia every day, whereby Pro Conduct can be saved up to three life.

With a daily need of 15,000 blood donations in Germany, it becomes clear how vital and necessary these donations are. About two out of three Germans need blood or blood products at least once in the course of their lives, be it in acute medical emergencies or for chronic diseases. Blood plasma is particularly important for serious diseases.

The redesign of the premises and the numerous actions around the blood donation should not only help to motivate more people to donate, but also to provide information on the significant role of donating blood in the health system. It is particularly noteworthy that blood preparations are sometimes only durable for a few days, which makes regular donations all the more important.