World Cup Winner Sami Khedira Advocates for Lifesaving Blood Donations
Encourages Public to Donate Blood, Boasting of His Participation - Globally acclaimed athlete launches blood donation appeal
Keep calm and donate!
Football legend Sami Khedira (38) is harnessing his fame for a noble cause - promoting blood donation. As a seasoned World Cup winner and a respected TV expert, Khedira ain't shy about urging folks to save lives! "Be quick 'n' clever - a simple blood donation can help save up to three lives!" the tireless crusader declares.
Teaming up with German national footballer Lena Oberdorf (23), Sami is backing the #missingtype campaign by the German Red Cross (DRK) for World Blood Donor Day on June 14. In true buzzworthy spirit, celebrities, media outlets, and businesses are deleting the blood group letters A, B, and O from their names and logos, in keeping with the tagline: "It's only noticeable when it's missing."
Germany's Blood Donation Shortage: A Ticking Time Bomb
"It's flabbergasting to think that a daily demand of 15,000 blood donations is needed - a jaw-dropping number that we can't even wrap our heads around," Oberdorf highlights.
"Things can suddenly take a turn for the worse," Khedira emphasizes, shedding light on the unpredictable nature of medical emergencies. "We Gotta Get More Peeps, More Young Peeps, to keep up with this blood donation demand on a consistent basis. As of now, only three freakin' percent of eligible Germans are regular donors!"
So, Why the Shelf Life Drama?
Blood products' short shelf life makes the situation even knottier. "Since blood donations only last for 42 days, we've gotta keep the donation train a-rollin' to meet the long-haul demand," says Khedira, detailing the challenge. With duty calling loud and clear, Khedira takes it upon himself to spread this vital message and amp up that donor count!
The Sports and Politics Showdown for Blood Donation
Khedira isn't alone in his fight. In addition to Oberdorf, prominent personalities are joining the crusade: "Let's Dance" champ Pascal Hens, "The Bachelor" dude Felix Stein, Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil, "Tatort" star Ferdinand Hofer, and none other than soccer icon Lothar Matthäus. In the sports world, Borussia Dortmund, Hannover 96, and Holstein Kiel are cheering from the sidelines, with FC Bayern Munich's basketball lovers jumping in as well.
"Through the selfless dedication of these celebs, we can reach more peeps and hopefully motivate 'em to join the blood donation squad," notes Patric Nohe, DRK's blood donation services spokesperson. The campaign's making a splash: Last year, blood donations during the campaign period saw a leap of up to 30 percent!
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- Prominent figures
- Sami Khedira, a renowned World Cup winner and blood donor, has been advocating for lifesaving blood donations, using his fame to encourage people to save lives.
- Khedira is collaborating with Lena Oberdorf, another prominent German footballer, in the #missingtype campaign by the German Red Cross (DRK) for World Blood Donor Day on June 14.
- Both athletes are emphasizing the importance of regular blood donation to meet the daily demand of 15,000 blood donations in Germany, with only three percent of eligible Germans currently regular donors.
- The short shelf life of blood products, which last only 42 days, makes the need for consistent donations even more critical, according to Khedira.
- In addition to Khedira and Oberdorf, other famous figures such as Pascal Hens, Felix Stein, Lars Klingbeil, Ferdinand Hofer, and Lothar Matthäus, are also participating in the cause.
- Various sports teams, including Borussia Dortmund, Hannover 96, Holstein Kiel, and FC Bayern Munich's basketball division, have also pledged their support for the blood donation campaign.
