Blood donation at Bio-Technopark in Schlieren
Please share the information and the links to the forms below with your colleagues.
- The forms can be filled out online and printed to bring to the event. Alternatively, they can be filled out on site.
- All first-time donors must bring a valid form of identification, such as an ID card, passport, or driver's license.
- It's important for donors to eat and drink enough beforehand. Sandwiches and soft drinks will be provided.
Form for new blood donors:
Fragebogen_Neuspender_2026_DE.pdf
Fragebogen_Neuspender_2026_EN.pdf
Form for serial blood donors:
Fragebogen_Mehrfachspender_2026_DE.pdf
Fragebogen_Mehrfachspender_2026_EN.pdf
General Consent for blood donation:
DE_Generalkonsent_LogoV2_DE_ZHBSD.pdf
E_Generalkonsent_V2_ZHBSD.pdf
Additionally, donors can use the "Travel Check" feature via the link below to verify their eligibility in advance
Donating blood at Blutspende SRK Zürich (Swiss Red Cross Zurich) is critical because blood cannot be produced artificially and is needed every single day for life-saving medical care.
Why Your Donation Matters
- Constant Demand: Approximately 700 to 760 units of blood are required daily in Switzerland to treat patients.
- Life-Saving Impact: One single donation can save up to three lives. It is essential for treating cancer, victims of severe accidents, complications during childbirth, and patients with chronic blood diseases.
- Limited Shelf Life: Blood products expire quickly; for example, platelets only last 7 days, making a steady stream of new donors vital to prevent shortages.
- Rare Blood Types: Certain blood groups, such as 0-negative (the "universal donor"), are often in critically low supply and are essential for emergency situations where a patient's blood type is unknown.
Benefits for the Donor
While the primary goal is helping others, you also receive several personal benefits:
- Free Health Check: Each donation includes a screening for blood pressure, hemoglobin levels, and infectious diseases like HIV, Hepatitis B/C, and Syphilis.
- Blood Group Identification: You will receive a donor card stating your official blood group.
- Regeneration Boost: Donating stimulates your bone marrow to produce fresh, new blood cells, which can improve circulation and overall cell renewal.
- Psychological Reward: Many donors report a sense of satisfaction and reduced stress from the act of helping their community.
