Donate blood & save a life. 14 June is an international donor day. Lutsk is not an exception, the town also marks this day. A lot of people visit local station of blood transfusion.
Sashko donated blood the first time five years ago. He made sure the procedure is painless. Now the man tries to donate blood at least once per year.
However, there is food one can not eat before donating – bananas, smoked, acute, salty food, dairy products, nuts, and alcohol. Besides, people who overcame hepatitis, tuberculosis and cancers are not allowed for the procedure.
Nevertheless, there are enough donors in the town – around 7 000 volunteers.
After donating blood one can have two days off from work and a free lunch in a cafeteria.