Take part in Blood Donor Day on 3 November and help save lives!

The University of Tartu and the Blood Centre of Tartu University Hospital invite university members to the Blood Donor Day in the Delta Centre (room 1030) on Thursday, 3 November, from 11:00 to 15:00.

Blood donation does not take much time or effort, but gives us the opportunity to make the most valuable gift – save someone's life. Each whole blood donation has the potential to help up to three people. Each donation matters, as blood banks are constantly running low and the need for a transfusion often comes unexpected.

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.

International students and staff members are eligible as donors if they have lived in Estonia on the basis of a residence permit or right of residence for at least the past three months. Bring your ID card/residence permit card with you.

If you have not donated blood before, read on the Blood Centre's website about who can be a donor and the conditions for donating blood (in Estonian).

According to the Blood Act, a blood donor has the right to get time off from work for the donation of blood.

Come on your own or with colleagues and let’s do good together!