Created almost 30 years ago, European Donation Day (EDD) – the European Day for Organ, Tissue and Cell Donation – is a powerful initiative aimed at raising awareness of the life-saving potential of organ, tissue and cell donation, driven by the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM), part of the Council of Europe. In 2024, EDD will be celebrated on 5 October and hosted by Lithuania – currently holding the Presidency of the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers.
You too can contribute. Talk to your loved ones about organ, tissue and cell donation and make your wishes known. Donate stem cells, oocytes, sperm or umbilical cord blood. Offer hope to those in need. Make that one decision to help those suffering from end-stage organ failure or serious conditions impairing essential functions, such as sight. The need is great, yet demand for transplants still far exceeds supply, with thousands of new patients being added to waiting lists every year.
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