World Blood Donor Day: Why Donating Blood Saves Lives
世界捐血者日：為什麼捐血能拯救生命
更新於: 2026年6月14日 上午02:45
Every year on June 14, the world celebrates World Blood Donor Day.
每年的6月14日，全球都會慶祝世界捐血者日。
This day serves as a vital reminder of the constant need for safe blood and honors the generous people who donate it for free.
這一天旨在提醒大眾安全血液的需求恆常存在，並向那些無償捐血的善心人士致敬。
Karl Landsteiner, whose discovery of the ABO blood group system made modern blood transfusions safe and effective.
為什麼捐血如此重要？
Why is blood donation so important?
簡單來說，捐出的血液是無法人工製造的醫療必需品。
In the United States alone, someone needs a transfusion every two seconds.
這對於緊急創傷護理、救命手術，以及幫助對抗癌症或慢性血液疾病的患者至關重要。
It is essential for emergency trauma care, life-saving surgeries, and helping patients battling cancer or chronic blood disorders.
單次捐血可被分離成不同成分，潛在地拯救多達三條生命。
A single donation can be separated into components, potentially saving up to three lives.
除了幫助他人，捐血者通常也能獲得個人益處。
Additionally, research suggests that regular donation can support cardiovascular health by managing iron levels.
捐血大約需要一小時，但其影響卻足以延續一生。
Donating takes about an hour, yet its impact lasts a lifetime.
成為定期捐血者，您在維持韌性十足的公共衛生系統中扮演關鍵角色。
Your simple act of kindness ensures that life-saving resources are always available for those in need.
