At the last blood donation campaign on 26 November 2024, 108 donors came along to give blood, of which 34 were first-timers. 88 donations were collected. Thank you to all donors!
The Geneva blood barometer, which is regularly updated, shows that blood stocks continue to run extremely low. CERN is a key contributor to blood stocks in the region and ranks 2nd as the region’s biggest blood donor after the Hôpitaux universitaires de Genève (HUG).
To maintain this momentum, CERN will hold its first blood donation session of 2025 on Tuesday 25 March, from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. in collaboration with the HUG in Building 29.
Two further blood donation campaigns will be organised this year, on 22 and 23 July and 18 November.
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 in Novae’s Restaurants 1 and 2 at CERN.
We hope to see many of you at the donation point!