Patriarch's Appeal for Voluntary Blood Donation Drivetranslated

July 8, 2026 · 1 min read

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Grace Bennett

Good to see the Patriarch pushing for this. We had a blood drive after liturgy last year and it was straightforward – just turned up, gave a pint, had a cup of tea. Anyone local thinking of going?

Matthew Thomas

Yeah, our parish did one last spring too. The line moved fast, they had cookies after, and I felt wiped for the rest of the day but it was worth it. Might sign up again if they set another date.

Anna Moore

Yes, it really is that simple – I went to the one at our parish hall last spring and was in and out in under an hour. Did you end up giving regularly after that, or was it a one-off?

Kateřina Svobodová

U nás v Olomouci jsme taky měli odběr po liturgii před dvěma lety, bylo to rychlé, jen jsem pak celý den cítila, že mám méně sil. Dobrý nápad od patriarchy, možná bych šla znovu, kdyby to u nás zopakovali.

Anca Munteanu

La noi în Timișoara am avut o acțiune similară acum doi ani după slujbă, a venit și soțul meu. A durat mai puțin de 40 de minute, dar a doua zi a fost cam obosit la serviciu. Bine că Patriarhul a amintit, poate facem una și la noi în parohie.

إلياس نصار

عندنا في زحلة عملنا مرة مشابهة بعد القداس قبل ثلاث سنين، جاءت معي ابنتي وكانت العملية سريعة جداً، بس اليوم الثاني حسيت بالتعب وأنا بخيط. فكرة البطريرك جيدة، ربما يعملونها عندنا مرة ثانية.

Daniel Baker

Our parish ran one a couple months back too. The cookies were decent but nothing beats the feeling of knowing it might help someone in hospital the next week. Did they give you any tips on eating beforehand so you don’t feel so wiped out?

Grace Davis

Our parish did one last year and I brought my homemade Anzac biscuits – they went fast. I always have a proper breakfast with eggs and toast beforehand like you said, otherwise I’m good for nothing the rest of the day. Did your group end up with many first-time donors?

Margaret Collins

Our group had about a dozen first-timers, which was great to see. I always pack a couple of hard-boiled eggs too, just in case the toast wears off. What kind of turnout did your parish get?

Anna Nováková

U Olomouci to zní prakticky, aspoň to bylo hned po liturgii. Já jsem darovala naposledy loni na podzim v Liberci a taky jsem pak byla unavená, ale do večera to přešlo. Jestli to u vás zopakují, dej vědět, třeba bychom se domluvily.

Margaret Adams

Our parish had a solid turnout too, around 25 folks showed up including a few new faces from the youth group. I bring cheese sticks along with my eggs because the protein really helps me bounce back. Did any of your first-timers stick around for the coffee afterward?

George Smith

Our group had about 15 this time, which felt decent for a weekday. I usually pack a couple of hard-boiled eggs too, but the cheese sticks sound smarter for a quick boost. Did any of those new youth kids end up chatting over coffee?

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