Large blood donation campaign opens in the SCS voucher for first-time donors!

Large blood donation campaign opens in the SCS voucher for first-time donors!

A fresh wind blows through the Westfield Shopping City Süd! On October 4, 2025, a pop-up blood donation center was opened there, which was launched by the Red Cross. The central location between the Ikea and C&A makes the new blood donation location particularly attractive for young people. This initiative not only aims to increase the willingness to donate among the population, but also to make blood donations more accessible and appealing.

In Austria, around 1,000 blood cannon is required to ensure medical care. The opening of this flexible and inviting blood donation center is therefore of great importance. The SCS provides the room free of charge, which is a sign of supporting local health initiatives. If you choose a donation, you can look forward to a few special features. There is a voucher raffle for the opening for the first 100 participants-a good incentive to stop by!

Opening times and conditions of participation

The blood donation will be carried out from Monday to Friday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and from December onwards on Saturday donors can also bring your time. Participation is open to all healthy people between the ages of 18 and 70 who meet the necessary health and legal requirements. For first -time donors: There are also some special criteria inside that should be observed: At the time of the first donation, you may not have reached the age of 60 and a minimum weight of 50 kg must be achieved.

It is also important that you feel fit and healthy before the donation. An official photo ID - whether driver's license, passport or identity card - should not be forgotten. In order to make the blood donation process as pleasant as possible, it is advisable to appear an hour before the end of the campaign and to drink and eat sufficiently. Comfortable, loose clothing is also a practical choice for the donation.

Tips for donation

For many people, the idea of ​​a blood donation can be somewhat challenging. A few tips from the Red Cross are used here: deep and controlled breathing can help to reduce nervousness. In addition, it is completely okay not to look during the blood. Distraction by the employees is offered and can be a pleasant way to master the situation. If you feel unsafe, you are welcome to bring a familiar person to support.

The Red Cross encourages everyone to use the opportunity to help and focus on their health. Together we can make a difference - and every drop counts! If you want to learn more about the conditions of participation, you can find more information on the website of the [Red Cross] (https://www.roteskreuz.at/blut/service/erspender inside).

In addition to the simultaneous opening in the Düsseldorf Arcaden, the opening of the blood donation center in the SCS is part of a broader movement that aims to mobilize the population for blood donation and find new ways to promote this Düsseldorf Current.

Take the opportunity and become part of this important health initiative in Vienna! Maybe your blood is doing the difference for someone else.