Come to Blood Donor Day on 26 November!

The University of Tartu and the Blood Centre of Tartu University Hospital invite the university family to a blood donor day on Tuesday, 26 November, from 10:30 to 15:00 at the Delta Centre. The interview with the donor will take place in room 1024 and the donation in room 1030.

Donating blood does not take much time or effort, but it gives us the chance to give the most precious gift of all – saving someone's life. One whole blood donation has the potential to help at least three people. Each donation matters, as blood banks are constantly running low and the need for a transfusion often comes unexpected.

A total of 124 people took part in the donor days in April and November 2023. 108 of them were able to donate blood and 46 were first-time donors. Many thanks to all the donors!

You are a suitable donor if you

• are 18–65 years old,
• weigh over 50 kg,
• are healthy and well-rested and have eaten before donation.

Make sure to bring your ID card/residence permit card with you. If you have not donated blood before, you can find out more about who can be a donor and the conditions for blood donation on the website of the Blood Centre. Under the Blood Act, donors have the right to donate blood during working hours.

Why do I have to fill in the questionnaire before donating?

Before donating blood, the medical professional will talk to the potential donor, as the donation must be safe for both the donor and the recipient. As it is not possible to identify all diseases from a blood test, each donor fills in a simple questionnaire about their health and lifestyle. The donor signs the form to confirm the accuracy of the information provided. All data submitted and the test results obtained are confidential and will not be disclosed to third parties.

Come alone or with colleagues or friends, and let’s do good together!

If you cannot participate in the blood donor day on 26 November, you are welcome to donate blood at a time convenient to you at the Blood Centre of Tartu University Hospital (L. Puusepa 8, wing B, ground floor). More information is available on the website of the Blood Centre.