Every year countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). The event serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood.
The theme of World Blood Donor Day 2025 - Give blood, give hope: together we save lives is a global tribute to the millions of voluntary who give others a second chance at life. Their generosity saves lives, strengthens communities and embodies the spirit of solidarity. This year, we honor hope, the kind you give with every drop of blood. Because millions of patients around the world rely on blood transfusions every year, hope flows through every donation.
A blood service that gives patients access to safe blood and blood products in sufficient quantity is a key component of an effective health system.
References
World Health Organization (WHO). World Blood Donor Day 2025
Associazione Volontari italiani del Sangue (AVIS). Giornata Mondiale del Donatore
