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In recognition of International Plasma Awareness Week, Immune Deficiencies Foundation Australia (IDFA) is joining forces with Lifeblood Australia to host a ‘Plasma Party’ at the Wollongong donor centre. It’s a way for IDFA and Lifeblood to highlight the need for plasma donations within the area. It aims to bring the community together and support those in need. Donors will have the opportunity to meet recipient and hear first hand the impact their donation has made on other people’s lives. The purpose is to close the circle and highlight the importance of donations.
IDFA extends an invitation to community members to join the 'Plasma Party' and participate in community enrichment.
Every year it takes on average 130 plasma donations to treat one person with a primary immunodeficiency, and one in 1,000 people are estimated to be impacted by primary immunodeficiencies.
Plasma offers individuals safeguarding through its disease-fighting antibodies, which effectively shield against a variety of infections.
How to participate
If you already have the Lifeblood App (Donate Blood), then jump on there and schedule and appointment during our plasma party (10am – 12pm) – don’t forget to join the team #IDFALifeblood.
If you’re new to donations, download the app, and make yourself a profile, then schedule and appointment between 10am and 12pm on Tuesday, 1 October. This is also the time to join the team #IDFALifeblood.
Alternatively, if you are unable to donate for any reason, IDFA would still love for you to come along on the day, support them, meet their members, and enjoy coffee and cake!
To represent the colour of plasma, we kindly request that all attendees wear YELLOW attire.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Wollongong Blood Donor Centre Kembla St, 51 Kembla St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia,Wollongong, New South Wales
