Saint Lucia joins countries around the world as we recognize World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) on June 14 under the theme; ‘Safe Blood Saves Lives’ with the slogan ‘Give Blood and make the world a Healthier Place.’

The need for safe blood is universal. Blood transfusions do not discriminate against race, religion, or social status. The decision to donate blood, is a decision to save a life.

The occasion serves to: thank our voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gift of blood; inspire persons who have never donated to start donating; highlight and encourage the need for committed, year-round blood donations as a means of creating a strong yet sustainable national blood supply that is sufficient to meet the needs of all patients requiring a transfusion.

The Covid-19 pandemic has placed a greater strain on the available blood supply thus blood donations are needed now more than ever. Giving Blood is an act of solidarity and Covid-19 does not prevent us from doing our part.

World Blood Donor Day is more than JUST A day, it is a celebration of life by giving the gift of life!