Baleinha and Baleião at Guilherme Álvaro haemocentre for World donor day | OneFootball

In support of World Blood Donor Day, celebrated on June 14, the mascots Baleinha and Baleião visited the Guilherme Álvaro Hospital Blood Center in Santos on the morning of Monday (15). The center serves the nine cities of the Baixada Santista region. The Giving Blood with Love campaign aims to encourage this important act of solidarity, especially in June, when blood supplies run low.

World Blood Donor Day was established by the World Health Organization, which recommends that between 3% and 5% of a country’s population donate blood in order to keep supplies stable and meet all emergency, surgery, and treatment needs. “Unfortunately, we still have not reached that level and still depend heavily on campaigns to maintain our supplies and care for patients. We are very grateful to Santos FC for showing solidarity with patients throughout the Baixada Santista region,” said Silvana Biagini, hemotherapist at the Santos Blood Center.

Donating blood is simple, safe, and can save lives, as one donation can save up to four people. To donate, you must be between 16 and 69 years old, be in good health, and weigh at least 50 kilos.

The Guilherme Álvaro Hospital Blood Center is located at 197 Oswaldo Cruz Street, in the Boqueirão neighborhood of Santos, and is open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (except on holidays). See here for the requirements for blood donation.

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