Hero of life: Norbert Haidinger celebrates his 150th blood donation in St. Willibald

Hero of life: Norbert Haidinger celebrates his 150th blood donation in St. Willibald

A blood supply is needed every 90 seconds in Austria. In order to meet this important need, section fire brigade commander BR Norbert Haidinger is not only involved in the fire department, but also as a long-time blood donor. With an impressive career spanning 31 years in blood donation, Haidinger recently celebrated his 150th blood donation at an event in the community of St. Willibald. This achievement shows his great willingness to help, which goes beyond firefighting work, and is an expression of his desire to save lives.

A personal stroke of fate motivated him to get involved. His stay in the hospital for more than two months revealed to him first-hand the importance of blood donations. Through his 150 donations he has loudly fireworld.at saved countless lives and plans to continue donating blood as long as his health allows.

Also support in volunteer work

Donating blood is not only a personal decision, but also a social responsibility. Volunteer blood donors make a valuable contribution by not only providing blood, but often also their time to organize and carry out blood donation campaigns. During such campaigns, local organizations such as the DRK take care of feeding the donors and often provide packed lunches that are already packaged. This practice not only supports donors during their visit but also helps create a pleasant atmosphere.

• Belegtes Sandwich (inklusive vegetarischer Option)
• Obst und/oder Gemüsesnack
• Müsliriegel
• Soulfood (z.B. Schokoriegel)

Such a service goes a long way in making donors feel comfortable and motivated to donate again. Providing a resealable bottle for drinks has also proven to be beneficial. This bottle is usually emptied after donation and then returned, which supports hygiene regulations.

The importance of blood donation

Blood donations are crucial, not only in emergencies or disasters, but also during less dramatic medical procedures. In Austria there are regular shortages of blood supplies, especially during flu waves and holiday periods. Therefore, calls for blood donation through the media are essential to raise public awareness of this important task oesterreich.gv.at reported.

In addition, donating blood also offers benefits to donors, including medical testing of the blood. Donors are notified in good time if there are any abnormalities, such as high sugar levels or high blood pressure. There are also options for bone marrow donations, which can often be life-saving for leukemia patients.

This shows that donating blood goes far beyond an altruistic gesture: it is a valuable opportunity to help others while also keeping your own health in mind.