blood donation

**Donate blood now and help secure supplies** Based on a 5-day week, approximately 15,000 blood donations are needed every day in Germany to ensure that the healthcare system has a secure supply of essential blood products. Empty beds at blood donation centers can become a problem! Every blood donation counts right now! The German Red Cross is calling for blood donations. **Book your blood donation appointment online now at** [www.blutspende.de/termine](http://www.blutspende.de/termine) **Want to donate blood? It's easy:** 1. Reserve your preferred appointment online and drink plenty of (non-alcoholic) fluids on the day of the donation. 2. Register on site and present your ID card. 3. Fill out the medical questionnaire. 4. Have a short consultation with a doctor and undergo a quick lab test. 5. The blood donation: approx. 500 ml of blood will be taken, which only takes 5 to 10 minutes. 6. Rest and delicious snacks after the donation All dates and further information can be found at [www.blutspende.de](http://www.blutspende.de) or by calling **0800 11 949 11.**