The mobile blood donation unit will be located at the main entrance of the Tenerife Exhibition Center, the venue for the first edition of the Renacer Fair. This event aims to facilitate access to resources and services for cancer patients, their families, and the general public.
The mobile unit's operating hours will be from 10:45 AM to 2:00 PM and from 4:45 PM to 9:00 PM on Friday, and will conclude at 8:45 PM on Saturday, the 26th. The Canary Health Service (SCS) reminds the public of the need for regular donations to maintain the supply of blood components in hospitals.
Donations are crucial for cancer patients, who may require red blood cell or platelet transfusions during their treatments. Plasma obtained from donations is also used to produce essential medicines.
Participation in the Renacer Fair seeks to raise awareness about the importance of donating blood regularly, at least twice a year, to ensure availability in Canary Islands' hospitals.
Basic requirements for blood donation include being between 18 and 65 years old (up to sixty for a first-time donation), weighing over 50 kilograms, and being in generally good health. For any queries, call the toll-free donor helpline at 900 234 061 or visit efectodonacion.com.
