TODAY IS WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY

Today, June 14th is World Blood Donor Day.

World Blood Donor Day was established by the World Health Organization in the year 2004. It is among the eight official global public health campaigns marked by the World Health Organization (WHO). This event is established in order to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products. It is also a day set aside to appreciate blood donors for their voluntary and life-saving gifts of blood. Essentially, this day is also a to create awareness on the importance of Blood donation. It is also a day to encourage more Blood donors.

The Theme of each year's World Blood Donors Day  is meant to highlight the importance of Blood donation. 

For instance, the theme of 

2012 is "Every blood donor is a hero."  

2013: "Give the gift of life : donate blood."

2014: Safe blood for saving mothers; 

2015: Thank you for saving my life, 

2016: Blood connects us all; 

2017 "Give Blood. Give Now. Give Often.

2018: The theme of this year’s campaign is blood donation is an action of solidarity. 

The slogan that clearly portrays this theme is: “Be there for someone else. Give blood. Share life.”

This theme and slogan answers the ancient question of Cain, "am I my brother’s keeper?” (Genesis 4:9). Yes, we are indeed our Brothers keeper. Through Blood donation we are not just proving to people like Cain that we are our brother's keeper but also as blood donors we are indeed source of life and hope to one another.

As we celebrate today World Blood Donors Day I wish to express my appreciation to all those who have donated their blood for the safety and well being of others. And may God bless you as you save other people's life through Blood donation.