Blood donors expected on Thursday
Despite advances in medicine, no substance has yet been created that can fully replace human blood. On Thursday (April 16), a special mobile unit from the Regional Blood Donation and Blood Treatment Center in Bydgoszcz, where people can donate blood voluntarily, will be stationed at Theatre Square near the Marshal’s Office building in Toruń.
“Your blood can save someone’s health or life. I appeal to everyone who is able to take part in our campaign,” says Marshal Piotr Całbecki.
Where and when can you donate blood or plasma?
(Information available on the Regional Blood Donation Center’s website)
Who can become a donor?
Blood can be donated by healthy adults up to 65 years of age who show no symptoms of infection and weigh at least 50 kilograms. Donors must bring a photo ID confirming their identity and PESEL number. Within 24 hours before donating, you should drink about 2 liters of fluids (mineral water, juices), be well-rested, eat a light meal, limit animal fats in your diet if possible, reduce smoking, and avoid alcohol (also on the day before donation).
Donating blood is safe—only single-use equipment is used, so there is no risk of infection from blood-borne viruses. A visit to the mobile unit begins with completing a questionnaire, registration, a blood sample, and a medical examination. The donation itself takes about 5–10 minutes (usually one unit of whole blood, i.e. 450 ml). Afterward, donors rest for 15 minutes and receive a caloric equivalent (chocolate and juice). More information is available on the Blood Donation Center’s website.
The mobile unit from the Regional Blood Donation and Blood Treatment Center will be parked in front of the Marshal’s Office on Thursday, April 16. Staff will be available from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
In 2026, blood collection at the square in front of the Marshal’s Office will also take place on:
- May 21
- June 18
- July 16
- August 20
- September 17
- October 15
- November 19
- December 17
According to the Statistical Office in Bydgoszcz, there are over 33,000 voluntary blood donors in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship—nearly 2% of the region’s population.
Blood donation campaign at the Marshal’s Office – in numbers:
- Over 33,000 voluntary blood donors in the region
- The mobile unit visits every third Thursday of the month
- Blood can be donated between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM
- Eligible donors: healthy adults up to 65 years old, weighing at least 50 kg
- Donation takes about 5–10 minutes (typically 450 ml of whole blood)
Press Office of the Marshal’s Office
April 14, 2026