Events

What? Blood donation drive

When? 07 February, 09:30 - 14:30 (Saturday and every first Saturday of the month)

Where? In front of the main entrance to Północna, from the side of Trakt Nadwiślański Street

For whom? Adults meeting the criteria described below BLOOD BUS AT PÓŁNOCNA

The facts are clear: blood cannot be manufactured, the blood obtained from donors has a limited shelf life, and most importantly – it is used to prepare life-saving medicines. It is irreplaceable!

Join the honorary blood donors, and if you are already one – we would love to see you again at the blood bus at Północna.

The blood bus will be located at the main entrance to Północna. To donate blood, you must register on the day of the event. Registration is open from 10:00 AM until the quota of numbers is exhausted. The blood bus serves donors until 3:00 PM.

The event is organized by the Białokrewka Association of Honorary Blood Donors. The Regional Blood Transfusion and Hematology Center in Warsaw also oversees the course of the event.

A handful of information for blood donors

WHO CAN DONATE BLOOD?

Anyone who meets the following conditions:

·         You are between 18 and 60 years old.

·         You weigh at least 50 kg.

·         You are in good health.

·         You have a valid ID (ID card or passport) with you.

Prepare accordingly

The day before donating blood, refrain from consuming alcohol and smoking. On the day of blood donation, have a light and nutritious breakfast, but also ensure good hydration. Mineral water and fruit juices are better than coffee. Avoid excessive physical exertion.

WHO CANNOT DONATE BLOOD?

This includes people who have undergone recent minor surgical procedures, such as tooth extraction. It also applies to individuals who are sick and less than two weeks after the symptoms have subsided. Other infections are also exclusion criteria. You can find the full list of contraindications for blood donation HERE>>

Keep your hemoglobin levels up!

One of the most common reasons for being ineligible to donate blood is a low hemoglobin level. To avoid this, follow a diet rich in iron. You can find this valuable element in cereal, dark bread, and especially in beef tenderloin, salami, liver, or buckwheat. Fish such as sardines or salmon, as well as vegetables like beets, spinach, and parsley root, are also good sources of iron. Snacks rich in iron include chocolate, cocoa, almonds, and peanuts. Vitamin C facilitates the absorption of iron.

By donating blood, you are saving health and lives.

We warmly invite you!