The French Blood Establishment (EFS) is dedicated to collecting blood donations to ensure self-sufficiency in blood products across France. As a leading authority in blood supply, we rely on generous donors to meet national needs.
Mark your calendar for World Blood Donor Day on June 14, 2016. The EFS urgently calls for donations ahead of summer holidays, when giving rates drop and stocks hit critically low levels. To inspire action, we've developed engaging infographics highlighting the vital impact of your solidarity. Explore them below!
Key insights reveal that 46% of collected blood products treat blood diseases and cancers, while 34% support surgeries. Of transfusions, 42% are scheduled, 34% address relative emergencies, and 12% handle life-threatening cases. Nearly half (48%) of recipients are over 75 years old, with women comprising 51%. Donors aged 20-29 make up 25.8% of contributors, and 324,330 new donors joined in 2015—we aim to exceed that this year. Women can donate up to 4 times annually (men up to 6). Ready to save a life today?
Start donating or get back into the habit!
