You’ve got it in you. Come donate blood (again)!

Every year, around 250,000 people donate blood in the Czech Republic. However, regular donors are gradually getting older and there are not enough new first-time donors. To ensure there is enough blood for everyone who needs it, transfusion centres need to recruit around 25,000 new donors every year to replace those who can no longer donate – for example, due to health reasons or age.

The Places by Crestyl community is joining the initiative to encourage blood donation for the second time.

When and where you can donate

On 13 and 14 October, a blood donation site in cooperation with AGEL Transfusion Service will open at DOCK in Libeň.

Everyone who registers and donates blood will receive a voucher for local restaurants and cafés after their donation.

 

Reserve your donation time

 

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1. On the registration page, first click “Vytvořit účet” (Create account).
2. Once you have registered and logged in, select AGEL Transfúzní služba.
3. Then select “Mobilní odběr” (Mobile donation), followed by the Praha donation site, and choose the time that suits you best.

Appointments on 13 October need to be filled first. Once they are fully booked, appointments for 14 October will become available.

 

 

 

Wondering if you can donate blood?

You can become a blood or blood component donor if:

• you are a healthy person aged 18–60 and weigh at least 50 kg,
• you do not take medication on a regular basis (with the exception of medication for high blood pressure),
• you have not been ill in the past month and have not taken any medication (with the exception of hormonal contraception prescribed by a doctor),
• you do not have a temperature above 38 °C,
• you have not recently been vaccinated and have not had a tick bite.

Detailed information and frequently asked questions are available on the AGEL Transfusion Service website here, where you can also use the information hotline or chat.

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How to prepare for your donation

24 hours before your donation

• drink plenty of unsweetened fluids (2–3 litres),
• avoid fatty foods,
• do not drink alcohol.

On the day of your donation

• arrive well rested,
• do not come on an empty stomach – have a light breakfast (e.g. plain bread or a bread roll),
• do not smoke.

Don't forget to bring

• a valid ID card,
• your Czech health insurance card.

More information is available on the AGEL Transfusion Service website here, where you can also use the information hotline or chat.

 

BENEFITS FOR DONORS

• Convenience: the donation takes place directly at DOCK, so there is no need to travel elsewhere
• Easy organisation: simply book your appointment and we will take care of everything else
• Helping others: donating blood is one of the most important ways you can help save lives.
• 24 hours off work – donors are entitled to time off work, which can be taken during the 24 hours following the blood donation
• Tax deduction – blood donations can be claimed as a deduction from your taxable income.
• Certificate of voluntary unpaid blood donation, which donors receive after their donation​
• Meal voucher – as a thank-you for the generous act of donating blood

 

 

Where can you find the donation site?

The donation site will be accessible on 13 and 14 October at your reserved time directly from Reception A of DOCK in THREE.

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