Blood donors needed this Thursday
Despite advances in medicine, no substance has yet been created that can fully replace human blood. This Thursday (March 19), a special mobile unit of the Regional Blood Donation and Blood Treatment Center in Bydgoszcz—where people can donate blood voluntarily—will be stationed at Teatralny Square 2 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.
Who can become a donor?
Blood can be donated by healthy adults up to the age of 65 who show no symptoms of infection and weigh at least 50 kilograms. Anyone wishing to donate should bring a photo ID with their PESEL number. In the 24 hours before donating, you should drink about 2 liters of fluids (water, juices), be well-rested, eat a light meal, limit animal fats, reduce smoking, and avoid alcohol (also the day before donation).
Is donating blood safe?
Yes—only single-use equipment is used, so there is no risk of infection from blood-borne viruses. The visit begins with completing a questionnaire, registration, a blood sample, and a medical check. The donation itself takes about 5–10 minutes (typically 450 ml of whole blood). Afterward, donors rest for 15 minutes and receive a caloric equivalent (chocolate and juice).
The mobile unit will be available in front of the Marshal’s Office on Thursday, March 19, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Upcoming 2026 dates:
- April 16
- 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 Kujawsko-Pomorskie Region — nearly 2% of the region’s population.
Key facts about the campaign:
- Over 33,000 voluntary blood donors in the region
- The mobile unit visits the Marshal’s Office every third Thursday of the month
- Donations take place between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM
- Eligible donors: healthy adults up to 65 years old, minimum weight 50 kg
- Donation takes about 5–10 minutes (usually 450 ml of blood)
Beata Krzemińska
Press spokesperson of the Marshal’s Office
March 17, 2026