The World Blood Donor Day, being celebrated Thursday under the auspices of the World Health Organisation (WHO), will operate under the theme ‘every blood donor is a hero’. It seeks to recognise those who donate blood and particularly those who contribute selflessly without looking for compensation. These people are the unsung heroes who save lives every day through their actions.
World Blood Donor Day is a significant moment for those who wish to come forward and donate blood voluntarily and regularly. Blood donors do not conform to stereotypes. They come from all walks of life, age, faith and religion. To commemorate this day, countries worldwide organise various kinds of programmes and events and use them as vehicles to get their message across — that blood donation is safe and is even healthy.
With the onset of summer and with Ramadan approaching, the Abu Dhabi Blood Bank is urging people to come forward and donate blood. The primary aim is to have enough stock in hand to meet emergencies and accommodate those with rare blood groups. Every moment to save a life is an opportunity, so residents who are healthy and fit should count their blessings and make use of it.
