Blood transfusion event held for the first time in a football stadium
For the first time in Hesse, a blood donation event is taking place in a football stadium. On July 10th, the German Red Cross (DRK) is hosting the event at the Merck Stadium am Böllenfalltor, home of SV Darmstadt 98, from 3 PM to 8 PM.
This marks a new direction for the stadium, expanding its uses beyond sports. While the Merck Stadium is typically known for hosting football matches, it will be transformed into a venue for this charitable event.
Registration is required to participate in the blood donation event. Interested individuals are encouraged to check SV Darmstadt 98's official website or social media channels for more information on registration. Participants will need to meet basic health criteria for blood donors, provide identification, and possibly schedule an appointment ahead of time.
The DRK aims to avoid last-minute appointment reservations towards the end of the blood donation action. For further questions, the DRK has set up a free donation hotline at 0800 11 949 11.
Apart from blood donation, the event will feature a colorful program including stadium tours and target shooting.
In a unique turn of events, the Merck Stadium also served as a wedding venue earlier this year. Marco and Verena Aster were the first couple to be married in the Lilien Stadium. The wedding ceremony took place in the Lilies' living room, presumably the stadium's VIP lounge. The wedding did not interfere with the upcoming blood donation event and did not involve any football or sports-related activities.
Bartosz Bialek, who will be playing for SV Darmstadt 98 starting from this week, has overcome major setbacks in the past two years. No further details about his story were provided.
For those seeking more information about the blood donation event, it is recommended to visit SV Darmstadt 98’s official website or social media channels, contact the stadium’s administrative office, or local blood donation organizations in Darmstadt. Monitor announcements from Merck KGaA, as they are a major sponsor associated with the stadium and may be involved in community health initiatives.
This charitable blood donation event, a departure from typical sports events, will be held at the Merck Stadium on July 10th, alongside a colorful program including stadium tours and target shooting. While the Merck Stadium is traditionally associated with sports, particularly football, this health-and-wellness initiative aims to broaden its impact and further serve the community.
