According to the Geneva blood barometer, blood stocks in the region remain extremely low. CERN is a key contributor, ranking 2nd as the region’s biggest blood donor after the Hôpitaux universitaires de Genève (HUG).
The last blood donation campaign spanned two days, a first in the Organization’s campaigns history. It took place on Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 July, and thanks to your solidarity, a total of 206 donors came to give blood, of which 72 were new donors. This resulted in 160 donations collected spanning all blood group types. Thank you all!
CERN will hold a its last blood donation session of 2025 on Tuesday 18 November, from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. in collaboration with the HUG in Building 29.
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 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.
Next blood donation dates for 2026:
- Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 March
- Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 July
- Tuesday 17 November
We hope to see many of you at the donation point!