Jena, March 09, 2026. To secure the medical supply in the region, several actors from Jena are calling for a joint blood donation drive in mid-March. The venue is the grounds of the Imaginata in the Jenaer Norden.
- What: Blood donation drive
- When: Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 08:00 to 16:00
- Where: Imaginata Jena (View on Google Maps)
- Initiators: IG Nord e.V., Imaginata, ÜAG gGmbH and the blood donation service of the Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ)
A Vital Contribution to the Region
Blood donations save lives – under this guiding principle, IG Nord e.V., Imaginata, ÜAG gGmbH, and the blood donation facility of the Universitätsklinikum Jena have joined forces. On March 18, interested citizens will have the opportunity to donate blood directly on-site at the science center’s grounds. The campaign is aimed at all healthy adults who wish to make an active contribution to patient care.
Background: The Imaginata and Blood Donations at the UKJ
The Imaginata in the Jenaer Norden is well-known far beyond the city limits. The facility is located in a historical substation and normally serves as an interactive learning and experimentation site for physical phenomena. Due to its spacious halls, the area offers ideal conditions for special events such as this donation drive.
Blood products are indispensable for the Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ). Since blood components have a very limited shelf life – some preparations can only be stored for a few days – a continuous willingness of the population to donate is essential. Donated blood is not only needed for unpredictable accidents or complex surgeries but also plays a central and life-saving role in daily cancer therapy.
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Blood donation drive at the Imaginata
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