Immediate call for blood donations needed
In the coming weeks, several blood donation events are scheduled across various locations. Here are some notable upcoming events:
Local Events
- On Tuesday, 19th August, the Evangelical Community Center Beyenburg (Steinhauser Straße 10) will be open from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Appointments can be made through the website www.blutspende.jetzt or the DRK Blood Donation Service hotline at 0800 11 949 11.
- On Monday, 11th August, the Evangelical Community Center Langerfeld (Inselstraße 19) will be open from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
- On Monday, 18th August, the Town Hall Galeria (Willy-Brandt-Platz) will be open from 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
- On Thursday, 21st August, the Free Evangelical Church Vohwinkel (Westring 74) will be open.
- On Tuesday, 26th August, the Blood Donation Mobile Johannes-Rau-Platz will be open from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
- The Brauhaus (Kleiner Flurstraße 5) will be open for blood donation on Wednesday, 3rd September, from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
International Events
- Burien City Hall (Puget Sound region): Bloodworks Northwest is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, August 7, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Appointments are required, and donors of all types are needed, especially Type O. Appointment booking is available online or by phone at 800-398-7888.
- Morris Hospital YMCA (Illinois): A community blood drive on August 22, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., hosted by Morris Hospital with Versiti Blood Center. Appointments can be made via the Versiti website or by calling Morris Hospital at 815-705-7386. Walk-ins are welcome.
- Peddler’s Village: The American Red Cross will have a blood drive on August 25, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event is held upstairs in the Cock ‘n Bull Restaurant. Appointments can be made via redcrossblood.org or 1-800-Red-Cross.
- Korte Recreation Center (Highland, IL): Blood drives scheduled for September 8, 2025, and November 3, 2025, among other dates.
- Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY: Past event on August 1, 2025.
To ensure a smooth process, it is recommended to drink enough and eat something before donating blood. After donating blood, one is required to rest for another ten minutes. The Red Cross provides a snack or lunch pack as a refreshment after the blood donation. There is no upper age limit for blood donation, and blood donations are needed even during the summer holiday season. The actual blood donation process takes only five to ten minutes. For more information on blood donation or to find events near you, visit the www.blutspende.jetzt website or contact the DRK Blood Donation Service hotline at 0800 11 949 11.
In light of the health-and-wellness benefits associated with blood donation, science plays a crucial role in maintaining the safety and effectiveness of the process. For instance, modern technology is used to test the collected blood, ensuring it meets the necessary standards before it can be used in health-and-wellness applications such as emergency transfusions or medical research. Additionally, advancements in science have led to the development of techniques that expedite the donation process, making it more convenient for donors while still ensuring the highest quality of donated blood.
