Hundreds of Blood Donations After Rampage in Graz

Many people responded to the Red Cross's call for blood donations after the rampage in Graz on the day of the incident: Around 600 blood donations were made on Tuesday until late into the night, with the last donor being seen off at 2:00 AM. There are also special blood donation campaigns in Graz today, Wednesday, and on Thursday, the Red Cross informed on Wednesday morning.

Number long unmatched

600 donated blood units in a single day have not been seen for more than 20 years, said Red Cross President Siegfried Schrittwieser, who thanked the Styrian population for their support and solidarity. "In the JUFA guesthouse, the last blood donor was seen off at 2:00 AM," said Christian Steinscherer, head of the blood donation service in Styria. "We need to quickly replenish the blood supplies now. Especially in the summer months, this is additionally challenging," said Steinscherer.

According to the announcement, blood of blood type 0 negative is particularly urgently needed, as it can be provided to all people in emergencies without prior determination of the blood type.

Special blood donation campaigns

On Wednesday and Thursday, there are further special blood donation campaigns in Styria. Today, June 11, blood can be donated at the training center of Sturm Graz at Sternäckerweg 118 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and on Thursday there will be a special campaign at the Austrian Health Insurance Fund from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Further special campaigns are also taking place on the occasion of World Blood Donor Day on June 14. For example, on June 13, blood can be donated from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the ORF regional studio Styria, Marburger Straße 20, 8042 Graz, and at the Graz Town Hall, Hauptplatz 1. On June 14, donations can be made directly at the blood bank in LKH Graz from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

(APA/Red)

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