Blood Donation Drive at the Agricultural University of Athens

Dear members of the University Community,

We invite you to show your support for the voluntary blood donation drive being organized at the Agricultural University of Athens. Donating blood is an outstanding act of solidarity that saves lives.

We look forward to welcoming you on Thursday, 19 November 2026, from 09:00 to 14:00, at the Conference Auditorium of the Agricultural University of Athens, as we join forces in this important initiative.

To ensure that the process runs smoothly and safely, please read the following guidelines:

Before donating blood:

• Make sure you are well-rested and have had at least six hours of sleep.
• Before arriving, have a light meal and drink plenty of fluids (water or juice).
• Wear comfortable clothing.

After donating blood:

• Drink plenty of fluids.
• Avoid smoking for at least two hours.
• Avoid standing for long periods, strenuous physical activity, and lifting heavy objects with the arm used for the blood donation.

Required identification: Donors must bring their national ID card or passport and know their AMKA (Social Security) number.

Registration: To help us schedule donors and avoid waiting times, please send your full name and telephone number to aimodosia@aua.gr if you wish to participate.

Thank you in advance for your participation and valuable contribution.

Yours sincerely,

Georgia Gounari
Volunteer Blood Donation Coordinator, AUA