Dresden: Kay Wack - The heroic blood donor with over 200 donations!

Dresden: Kay Wack - The heroic blood donor with over 200 donations!

blood - save life. Kay Wack, a 60-year-old Dresdener, is committed to this important task and is making a good example. He started in Berlin in 1984 after suffering a circulatory collapse during his first donation, but that didn't stop him. Since then he has donated his blood over 200 times, making more than 100 liters available to the general public. He is currently one of the most active blood donors at the DRK blood donation service in Dresden, as [Saxon] reports.

Eight years ago Wack moved to Dresden and was immediately looking for a place to continue to donate blood. He regularly pays a visit to the DRK's blood donation campaigns. He recently took part in the "Long Night of Sciences", where he donated blood for the 228th time. Before each donation, it is subjected to a health check - hemoglobin value measurement and temperature control are included. After a quick donation of only 5 minutes and 44 seconds, WACK strengthens on the snack bar. On the occasion there were also a few snacks for him that were waiting for him after the donation.

a role model for others

In April, Wack was even awarded for his 200th donation. But despite his numerous contributions to donations, those responsible in Saxony have to worry: there is a lack of blood donors. Many people often do not know about the importance of the blood donation and are unsure what to expect. In Germany, only around 3 % of the population actively work as a blood donor, with the daily need for blood canned goods at 15,000.

The need for blood preparations should not be underestimated. Every year around 3.2 million erythrocyte concentrates are used in Germany, and there is often little time. Blood preparations only have a short shelf life, some are no longer usable after a few days. A fifth of all donated blood pans go to patients with tumor diseases. The Federal Association in Germany lifted the age limit for blood donors two years ago to achieve more potential donors. Wack, who has a scarred crook of the arm, sees this as an encouragement for experienced donors to continue to work for the good cause.

There are many merits for Wack's commitment and after so many years he believes that it is time to motivate others. "Every donation counts!" That should be the motto. In an environment where patient care with blood preparations continues to be stable but still low, the voice of active donors like Kay Wack is an important impetus for others. With every donation, not only a lifesaver is born, but also raised awareness of the importance of donating blood. If you have a healthy body and weighs at least 50 kilograms, you have the opportunity to become a hero.

The importance of the bloodset products not only applies to the local community, but to everyone - support the blood donation and help you save life! You can find more information on this on the website of [blood donation] and [blood donation Germany].