{"id":16205,"date":"2023-06-14T09:00:29","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T23:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/?p=16205"},"modified":"2024-10-03T11:25:37","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T01:25:37","slug":"this-world-blood-donor-day-give-blood-to-share-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/2023\/06\/14\/this-world-blood-donor-day-give-blood-to-share-life\/","title":{"rendered":"This World Blood Donor Day, give blood to share life"},"content":{"rendered":"

While millions of lives depend on blood transfusions, low and middle-income countries face an acute shortage of safe blood and blood products. <\/span>World Blood Donor Day<\/span><\/a>, celebrated on 14 June each year, reminds us that by choosing to donate blood regularly, not only do we give a precious, life-saving gift, we play a vital role in making universal access to safe blood transfusion a reality. The Day also aims to drive governments to invest in national blood services, which are a critical component of an effective health system.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

By regularly hosting <\/span>Australian Red Cross Lifeblood<\/span><\/a> Mobile Donor Centres, Griffith strengthens the pool of repeat blood donors who are key to building a secure, sustainable blood supply.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Get involved<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To become a donor and share life with those in need this World Blood Donor Day, <\/span>check your eligibility<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>book an appointment<\/span><\/a> at a donation centre.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mobile Donor Centres will operate at the Nathan and Gold Coast campuses:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Nathan campus: <\/span>
\n4 – 6 September<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Gold Coast campus:<\/span>
\n3 – 4 August<\/span><\/a>
\n28 – 31 August<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Download the <\/span>Donate Blood app<\/span><\/a> to:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n