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Milan, June 14 2019 – On the occasion of World Donor Day established byWorld Health Organization, the Municipality of Milan issues an invitation aimed at raising citizens' awareness of blood donation.

“Donating blood is a gesture that costs nothing, but can save a life. This is why – says the councilor for Social Policies, Health and Rights Pierfrancesco Majorino - we appeal to all the Milanese, who last year proved to be truly sensitive and generous, to make a further effort and go and donate, especially in view of the summer, the period in which the blood shortage is most felt" .

From the beginning of the year until May 31, 36.078 units of blood were donated, equal to approximately 16 thousand litres. This is 933 bags less than the same period last year, a decrease of 2,52%. Even today in Milan, 30 thousand units are missing to satisfy the transfusion needs of all its hospitals.

Donations have been declining for several years now, so there is a need to increase the number of donors to maintain the donation level.

Where to donate in Milan:

• At BI Zero ONLUS - San Raffaele
via Olgettina, 60 - telephone 02 26432340

• ADO - Sao Paulo
via A. Di Rudinì, 8 - telephone 02 81844209

• ADSINT - National Cancer Institute
via Venezian, 1 - telephone 02 23902856

• AVIS of Milan
via E. Bassini, 26 - telephone 02 70635020

• Fatebenefratelli Blood Donors Association
Corso di Porta Nuova, 23 - telephone 02 63632563

• DOSCA - San Carlo
via Pio II, 3 - telephone 02 48714032

• FIDAS Milan
via Andrea Costa, 1 - telephone 02 86460424

 • HSOS - Sacco Hospital
via G. B. Grassi, 74 - telephone 02 39042468

• Friends of the Polyclinic and Mangiagalli
via Francesco Sforza, 35 - telephone 02 55031