The Provincial Palace will host a new edition of the Blood Donation Marathon this weekend, organised jointly by the Diputación de Alicante and the Valencian Community Transfusion Centre (CTCV) every November. The event will take place on Friday, 13 November, from 16:00 to 21:00 and on Saturday, 14 November, from 09:30 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 21:00.
“Donation is essential for the world to keep beating; it is an altruistic act that means a great deal to the recipient, as it offers hope and new opportunities,” stated the president of the provincial institution, Toni Pérez, who urged the public to show generosity and sensitivity by participating in this event, which has become a key charitable occasion in the city.
Mabel Ortiz de Salazar, head of the CTCV service in Alicante, highlighted the importance of maintaining a steady flow of donations throughout the year to ensure hospitals are adequately supplied. “Blood cannot be manufactured, and some of its components only last five days. Campaigns with such visibility as the one at the Provincial Palace are crucial for meeting the transfusion needs of hospitals,” explained Ortiz de Salazar, who also expressed gratitude for the Diputación's long-standing commitment to bringing donation opportunities to local residents in such an iconic and accessible venue.
As in previous editions, the event will feature a large team of professionals, including doctors, nurses, and orderlies, to ensure that donations are carried out smoothly, safely, and under optimal conditions. As a token of appreciation, those who participate will receive two tickets to visit the Archaeological Museum of Alicante (MARQ), which is currently hosting the international exhibition “Gold and the Universe: Indigenous Knowledge of Colombia,” and will also be entered into a draw for 25 double tickets to a concert on 3 January at the ADDA.
To participate, donors must be over 18 years old, weigh more than 50 kilograms, and be in good health. Additionally, volunteers should bring their ID, avoid fasting, and stay well-hydrated prior to donating.
Since 2003, the Diputación de Alicante has collaborated with the CTCV in various donation campaigns held in venues such as the MARQ and the Provincial Palace.
