German soccer player Toni Kroos. - Celebrities are urging people to donate blood.
"Similar to football, teamwork and unity are crucial here." This year, World Cup champ Toni Kroos (34) has joined other popular figures for the German Red Cross (DRK) in anticipation of World Blood Donor Day on June 14th. Kroos, the German EM midfielder, participates in the initiative "#missingtype - only when it's missing, it's noticed" for the DRK blood donation services. He shares, "As a German national team player, I comprehend the impact I can have on people." Routine blood donation, for instance, is vital for enduring surgical complications via imported blood supplies, according to Kroos.
Singer Shirin David (29) also joins the campaign. "I've personally encountered reliance on everyday blood donations, and each day's fate can be different," David admits. This endears the movement closer to her heart, which is why she encourages her community to shine a spotlight on the urgency: "I sincerely hope to convince many first-time and budding blood donors to sign up and save lives."
Hertha BSC athlete Nader Jindaoui (27) also asked his fans for assistance. Like David, he notes the gravity of the situation: "There's widespread anguish in the world, and as a Palestinian, I'm especially moved by this. That's why I'm using my platform to educate folks on the significance of donating blood, no matter where or for whom."
In addition to Kroos, David, and Jindaoui, several other luminaries support the campaign. These include Austrian Real Madrid player David Alaba (31), ex-German record national player Lothar Matthäus (63), and broadcasters Esther Sedlaczek (38) and Katharina Kleinfeldt (31), as well as former handball star Pascal Hens (44).
The DRK gravely emphasizes the effects of demographic change on blood supply in Germany as the primary reason for the appeal. This year's campaign is centered on engaging the young demographic. "15,000 blood donations are necessary every day in Germany," cautions Patric Nohe, the DRK blood donation services spokesperson. Operating as a group, we can guarantee blood supplies for the ill and severely wounded in the foreseeable future. A round of applause and gratitude to the donors and supporters: "Their outstanding participation allows us to access a greater audience and, ideally, motivate many more people to donate blood and provide a selfless, community-oriented service."
