{"id":2528,"date":"2025-06-14T07:56:47","date_gmt":"2025-06-14T07:56:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cordia.gr\/?p=2528"},"modified":"2025-06-14T14:22:24","modified_gmt":"2025-06-14T14:22:24","slug":"world-blood-donor-day-at-cordia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cordia.gr\/en\/world-blood-donor-day-at-cordia\/","title":{"rendered":"World Blood Donor Day at CORDIA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Give Blood \u2013 Save Lives<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>June 14<\/strong> is dedicated to <strong>World Blood Donor Day<\/strong>, a day that honors the selfless contribution of voluntary blood donors across the globe. Every drop of blood can make a difference for someone in urgent need, whether it&#8217;s accident victims, surgical patients, cancer patients, or individuals with chronic conditions such as thalassemia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To mark this important occasion, <strong>CORDIA<\/strong> organized and carried out a <strong>voluntary blood donation drive on June 12<\/strong>, in collaboration with <strong>Evangelismos Hospital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees from all our group companies (<strong>ESA Security<\/strong>, <strong>Skymar<\/strong>, and <strong>Imagin<\/strong>) participated in this act of solidarity, once again proving that giving is an essential part of who we are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Blood Donation Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Voluntary blood donation is a cornerstone of the modern healthcare system. It ensures that hospitals have access to a safe and sufficient blood supply, not only in emergencies but also for ongoing medical treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Greece, the need for blood remains significant:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More than 120,000 units of blood are needed annually for patients with thalassemia alone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hospitals face frequent shortages, especially during the summer months when demand increases and donations decline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Although more than 500,000 blood donations are made each year, a large percentage still comes from replacement donors (family\/friends of patients), rather than regular voluntary donors, who provide the safest and most sustainable solution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why initiatives like ours are so important. They promote a culture of giving and raise awareness about the vital importance of blood donation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An Act of Giving That Unites Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>CORDIA<\/strong>, social responsibility is an integral part of our philosophy. We believe that giving back to the community is a shared duty and that even the simplest actions can have the power to transform lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A heartfelt thank you to all the employees who participated in the blood drive. Your act truly saves lives and sends a powerful message of hope and solidarity.<\/strong> We are proud to stand united not just as colleagues, but as active members of a society that cares and gives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udce2 Want to become a blood donor yourself? Visit the Hellenic National Blood Donation Center (EKEA) or your nearest hospital to learn how you can donate safely and regularly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Give Blood \u2013 Save Lives June 14 is dedicated to World Blood Donor Day, a day that honors the selfless contribution of voluntary blood donors across the globe. 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