Urgent: Blood donations in Brandenburg - Help now!

Urgent: Blood donations in Brandenburg - Help now!

On June 13, 2025, blood donations are urgently requested in Brandenburg! Around 14,000 blood donations are needed every day to care for the seriously ill and accident victims. But the supply of blood group 0- has fallen to a worrying 20%, which is a clear signal that we need to take action - there is definitely something going on here!

In Germany, 35% of people have blood group 0+, while only 6% have the Rhesus-negative variant, 0-. This constellation makes blood group 0 a real star among donors. As a universal donor, she has no antibodies against A or B and can therefore be received by most patients. However, anyone who is 0- must ensure that they only receive Rhesus-negative blood, as an incorrect transfusion poses significant health risks. drk-blutspende.de has also made this clear: Rhesus-negative donors are indispensable for many recipients, while Rhesus-positive people have a larger selection of donors but can only receive from Rhesus-positive people.

Blood donation appointments in Brandenburg

Anyone who is willing to do something good has numerous opportunities to donate blood in Brandenburg. With fixed blood donation points in cities such as Potsdam, Cottbus, Erkner, Neuruppin and Bad Belzig as well as various action days in smaller communities, there is something for everyone. For the next opportunity in Potsdam, potential donors should stop by the Potsdam Institute on Friday between 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. The exact overview of all current dates can be found on the website of news.de.

Anyone who decides to donate blood should be at least 18 years old, healthy and in possession of a valid ID card. After a donation, which usually only takes 5 to 10 minutes, there is a short recovery time of around 10 minutes during which a small snack is offered to strengthen you. Donating blood is not only a heroic gesture, but also a good opportunity for a short, sociable stay!

Meaning of blood groups

Interestingly, the distribution of blood groups in Germany shows that the most common blood group A is in the lead with 43%, followed by 0 with 41%. The Rhesus factors also play an important role: 85% of the population are Rhesus positive, only 15% have a Rhesus negative factor. This makes blood group 0 Rhesus negative particularly valuable, as it is only found in 7% of people worldwide and is often sold out quickly.

In summary, every donation counts and can have a big impact on patients' lives, whether they are cancer patients or accident victims. The way to donate blood is easy, once you meet the requirements and you can try your hand at saving lives. So if you should still consider when the right time is to make a contribution - now is it!

Further information on blood group distribution and tips on blood donation can be found at blutspende.de. Let's make a difference together and support the people who depend on our help!