It's International Plasma Awareness Week!

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Here's a little droplet of information for you: You don’t just give plasma. You give people hope. Now that International Plasma Awareness Week is here, we’re celebrating the amazing impact our CSL Plasma donors have on the lives of plasma patients around the world. Thanks to your generosity, people living with rare, life-threatening conditions have a chance to live the life they were meant to live. Every donation makes a difference. Every drop counts. In this blog, we're going to take a closer look at what International Plasma Awareness Week (IPAW) is. What are you waiting for? Keep reading!
10/06/2024

 

Sooo, What is International Plasma Awareness Week (IPAW)?

Each year, the first week of October marks the start of International Plasma Awareness Week (IPAW). This global event is all about recognizing life-savers—plasma donors—and highlighting the crucial need for plasma donations. The generous act of donating plasma provides a lifeline for so many people around the world. This year, IPAW will occur October 7th through 11th.

Who benefits from your plasma donation?

The generosity of plasma donors has a profound and far-reaching impact on the lives of countless individuals battling various health challenges. Human plasma is used to make most plasma protein therapies. By donating, you are helping those who need these therapies. You can learn more about qualifications to donate plasma here.

Every Drop Counts – International Plasma Awareness Week

Join the Movement: Celebrating International Plasma Awareness Week

International Plasma Awareness Week is our chance to remind the world about the positive impact of donating plasma. By spreading the word and inspiring others to join in, we can continue to create vital therapies with the power of plasma. Every visit – every drop you donate – is an opportunity to not only make a difference in your own life, but to help save lives around the world. Come in, get rewarded, and join the celebration. The more you donate, the more amazing we can do. Your plasma donation helps to breathe new life and hope into the days of patients relying on plasma-derived therapies. Sign up today to donate at CSL Plasma and find a center near you!

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