Mechelen: (Brussels Morning) Red Cross Flanders holds summer blood and plasma donation events at fun locations with gifts, music and snacks to encourage more people to donate and make it a positive experience.
During the summer Red Cross Flanders needs more blood and plasma because usual donors are on vacation. To get more donations they hold events at places like tourist spots and parks. These events have fun stuff like music, snacks, and gifts to make donating feel special and fun. The goal is to make donating blood a happy experience that encourages more people to join in. To make sure more people know about the fun events for donating blood in the summer, Red Cross Flanders uses social media and local ads. They team up with local businesses and groups to get more people involved. They also have mobile units and flexible hours to make donating easy for everyone. These efforts help meet the summer demand for blood and plasma while also getting more people interested in donating and feeling part of the community.
Blood Donation Experience at KV Mechelen’s Stadium
Jolien from Red Cross Flanders is watching the game from a fancy area in the stadium called the VIP section. She has a great view of the whole field from up high without any obstructions. The VIP seats are comfy and spacious made of nice materials. Jolien can enjoy the game clearly and see all the players’ moves and tactics from her VIP spot. Jolien from Red Cross Flanders is giving football fans especially those who support KV Mechelen a cool opportunity. They can go behind the scenes at the stadium and check out the VIP area. Normally this area is for important guests but now fans can go there. They get a great view of the game and can also donate blood which is a meaningful thing to do. In the VIP area fans get a special and peaceful setting. They can watch the game perfectly from up high with comfy seats.
Jolien wants fans to know they’re getting something special by going behind the scenes at the stadium and also helping out by donating blood. It’s a way to see parts of the stadium usually off-limits and do a good deed. Since there’s a high demand for blood donations in the summer this event is super important. Red Cross Flanders aims to get lots of donors by offering this unique experience blending football enthusiasm with the essential act of giving blood.
Where Can people Donate Blood in Antwerp This Summer?
This summer Red Cross Flanders is setting up special blood donation spots in different places in Antwerp. They’re collecting blood at places like the Havenhuis in Antwerp and the Zilvermeer in Mol to meet the higher need for donations in the summer.
To join in donors need to let Red Cross Flanders know they’re coming by signing up on their website beforehand. This helps make sure everything is well-planned and ready for each donor when they arrive. At KV Mechelen stadium there’s a special blood donation event from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. It’s a great time for donors to come after work or other daytime activities. This event lets donors help out and enjoy the VIP area’s view of the game. Red Cross Flanders hopes to get more donors by having collections in spots like this making the donation process enjoyable and memorable. It’s crucial for keeping enough blood for patients in the summer.