World Blood Donor Day, observed on 14 June every year, honours voluntary, unpaid blood donors and raises awareness of the global need for safe blood donations. The day also highlights the critical role blood and blood products play in saving lives – from accident victims and surgery patients to people with blood disorders and cancer.
Why Blood Donation Matters
India requires approximately 12 million units of blood annually but collects only around 9-10 million units. This shortage is most acute in rural and semi-urban areas, where blood banks are fewer and donation awareness is low. World Blood Donor Day is a catalyst to change this – through education, drives, and campaigns that encourage first-time and repeat donors.
Blood Cancer and Financial Support
Blood disorders and blood cancers like leukaemia, lymphoma, and myeloma require ongoing blood transfusions and expensive treatment. On World Blood Donor Day, it is also important to acknowledge that those fighting blood cancer need more than donations – they need financial support for treatment. Blood cancer crowdfunding has helped many Indian families cover chemotherapy, stem cell transplants, and transfusion costs through Ketto campaigns. If you or a loved one has been recently diagnosed, read our guide on crowdfunding for cancer treatment expenses for a step-by-step plan to raise funds quickly.
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