caption: photo showing a pint of blood with the inscription below it reading “world blood donor day 2024
Dear local guides.
We join the world in celebrating World Blood Donor Day today the 14th of June 2024. On this special day, we aims to raise awareness about the importance of blood donation and encourage people from all countries to become life-saving donors.
World Blood Donor Day was first established in 2004 by the World Health Organization (WHO) to recognize the vital role of voluntary blood donors.
Advantages of Blood Donation to Donors
- Health Benefits: Regular blood donation can help reduce the risk of heart disease and improve cardiovascular health.
- Iron Level Maintenance: Donating blood helps to balance iron levels in your body, which is crucial for maintaining overall health.
- Burns Calories: Each donation can burn approximately 650 calories.
- Free Health Screening: Donors receive a mini-physical, including checks on pulse, blood pressure, and hemoglobin levels.
- Psychological Uplift: The act of donating blood provides a sense of fulfillment and altruism, boosting mental well-being.
Beneficiaries of Blood Donation
- Children: More than 50% of blood transfusions in developing countries are given to children under 5 years old.
- Accident Victims: Approximately 25% of donated blood is used for emergency situations such as accidents and trauma.
- Childbirth: About 15% of blood donations are crucial for mothers experiencing complications during childbirth.
- Surgery Patients: Roughly 10% of donated blood supports patients undergoing surgeries.
I therefore urge all local guides to take a habit of regular donation starting from this years world blood donor day. Your participation can make a monumental difference. Blood donation is a selfless act that profoundly impacts the lives of those in need. We urge you to join us on this day to donate blood and support the mission to ensure safe and ample blood supplies for those who rely on it.
I look forward to seeing more and more local guides donate blood. Let me know if you have donated blood before and if you will be donating within this period.
Up coming meetups on world blood donor day.
- World Blood Donor Day Meetup - Lagos Edition organized by @esietukeme
- World Blood Donation Day 2024 organized by @Sagir
Warm regards,