Issued on: 06/09/2026
Press release 67/2026
Blood Donation Action Alliance
Blood donation campaign by the state government on June 15
The Saarland Blood Donation Action Alliance is organizing a blood donation campaign together with the Ministry of Economy, Innovation, Digital Affairs, and Energy of Saarland on World Blood Donor Day.
The blood donation campaign of the Blood Donation Action Alliance will take place on June 15, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on the ground floor of the Ministry of Economy, Innovation, Digital Affairs and Energy, Franz-Josef-Röder-Straße 17, 66119 Saarbrücken. Employees of the ministries as well as interested citizens are cordially invited to participate in the campaign and make an important contribution to medical care in Saarland with their donation. To the appointment portal
“Blood donations save lives – every day. Especially in times of fluctuating donation numbers, social cohesion is more important than ever. With this joint campaign, we want to set a visible sign of solidarity and responsibility,” explains Minister of Health Magnus Jung on behalf of the Saarland Blood Donation Action Alliance.
Economic Minister Jürgen Barke also emphasizes the importance of commitment: "A reliable supply of blood products is essential for hospitals, emergency care, and many therapies. Every single blood donation can be crucial and save lives."
Basically, every healthy person over the age of 18 can donate blood. Before each donation, a medical examination is conducted to ensure the safety of both donors and recipients.
A valid ID card or another official identification document, as well as the blood donation card if available, should be brought to the blood donation. It is also advisable to drink enough fluids and have a light meal before donating.
In addition to blood donation, the Stefan Morsch Foundation also offers the opportunity to register as a stem cell donor on site. With typing, volunteers can be added to the donor registry and thus potentially provide life-saving help to people with leukemia or other serious diseases of the blood-forming system.
The Action Alliance Blood Donation Saarland and the Ministry of Economic Affairs call on all citizens to take the opportunity to donate blood and register as stem cell donors, thereby sending a strong message of solidarity.
Further information
The annual World Blood Donor Day on June 14 was initiated by the World Health Organization (WHO). It honors the commitment of voluntary blood donors worldwide and at the same time highlights the indispensable importance of a safe and continuous blood supply. World Blood Donor Day thus stands for gratitude, awareness, and the call for solidarity.
Blood products cannot yet be artificially produced despite modern medicine. They are needed daily, among other things, for accident victims, during surgeries, in cancer therapy, or for the treatment of severe illnesses. Especially during holiday seasons or increased waves of illness, donation numbers often decline while the demand remains consistently high. A single donation can help multiple patients.
For registration as a stem cell donor, a simple cheek swab is usually sufficient. It is important to note: registration does not replace a blood donation – both forms of commitment help seriously ill people in different ways. Those who wish to be typed should also bring a valid ID and complete the required consent form on site.
