Next blood donation campaign on 17 November, Building 29
Contribute to this essential act of solidarity that benefits us all
Written by:
CERN Medical Service
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The last blood donation campaign of 2026 will be held at CERN on Tuesday 17 November, from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. in collaboration with the HUG in Building 29.
The last campaign, held over two hot summer days on 21 and 22 July, welcomed 252 donors, of which 64 were new. Thanks to your solidarity, this resulted in 187 donations spanning all blood group types. Thank you all!
While stocks of O+, A+ and AB1 have reached ‘normal’ levels, the Geneva blood barometer shows that blood stocks in the region remain low for several blood types: CERN’s support as a key contributor (ranking 2nd as the region’s biggest blood donor after the HUG) is essential to ensuring availability of blood stocks for those in need, when they need it most.
Since 1 February 2026, the criteria for blood donation have changed and certain previous restrictions lifted, meaning that a wider population can donate. In particular, regarding stays in the United Kingdom between 1980 and 1996, the permanent exclusion is lifted and the individuals concerned can once again donate blood.
Before coming to the Building 29 donation point, please make sure that:
– You are in good health and have no symptoms such as fever, cough, a cold or breathing difficulties;
– You are eligible to give blood:
> Complete the brief online pre-donation questionnaire (in French)
> Please consult this information sheet and this questionnaire (in French) issued by the HUG.
> Note that only the pre-donation conversation with the nurse or doctor on the day can confirm your eligibility).
> If returning from travel abroad or arriving from another country, perform the travelcheck on the HUG website (in French)
> If you have recently been vaccinated against the flu or COVID, ensure 48 hours have passed since receiving the vaccination.
> Please bring proof of ID with you on the day of the donation.
Save yourself time: pre-book your appointment with OneDoc
The possibility of pre-booking your appointment via the OneDoc platform is made available on this link. Spontaneous donors will be able to come at their convenience without an appointment, mindful that there may be some waiting time on the day.
As a thank you, the HUG will be giving each donor a 10 CHF voucher, to be used on the day of the donation in Novae’s Restaurants 1 and 2 at CERN.
The next blood donation campaign will be held on Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 April 2027.
We hope to see many of you at the donation point!
Give blood, save lives.