Osakidetza is honoring blood donors from the Busturialdea and Lekeitioaldea regions this afternoon at 7:00 PM in the Elai-Alai hall of Gernika-Lumo. A total of 108 individuals will be recognized for having made between 40 and 50 donations throughout their lives, reflecting years of solidarity and altruistic commitment to public health.
This event serves to publicly thank individuals for their essential contribution to the daily functioning of the Basque healthcare system. Gestures like those of these major donors ensure the availability of blood for surgical procedures, cancer treatments, transplants, emergencies, and many other needs within the Osakidetza network.
The ceremony will be attended by representatives from Osakidetza's Basque Centre for Transfusion and Human Tissues (CVTTH), the Association of Blood Donors of Euskadi, as well as representatives from various local town councils and Odolkideak, the Association of Blood Donors of Gernika-Lumo and Gernikaldea.
During the event, the honored individuals will receive recognition from institutional, healthcare, and social representatives of the area, along with a diploma and a small gift as a token of gratitude for their generosity and commitment to others.
As an example to continue strengthening blood donation in Euskadi, Osakidetza emphasizes that citizen collaboration is crucial for ensuring blood supply. Basque hospitals require approximately 400 donations daily, and Osakidetza aims to increase participation to 4% of the population this year.
Osakidetza highlights that major donors embody values such as solidarity, commitment, and constancy, and their example serves as an inspiration for new generations to join this chain of life.
