Today marks the beginning of the 10th annual International Plasma Awareness Week (IPAW)! This week, our goal is to raise awareness about the importance of plasma donation, encourage new donors, and increase public knowledge about plasma therapies for Primary Immunodeficiency.
Plasma makes up 55% of our blood, but it cannot be created in a lab. It takes 130 plasma donations to treat just one patient living with a PI for a year with infusions that contain lifesaving antibodies to improve quality of life. This week, October 2nd – 6th, you can support the IPAW efforts in the following ways:
- Sign up to be a plasma donor! Your first appointment takes only 90 minutes. Click here to find a donation center near you.
- If you’re a patient living with PI, share how plasma therapy has impacted your life.
- Share your experience as a plasma donor with family and friends to encourage donor signup.
- Spread the word on social media and within your network of contacts to increase awareness.
- Sign up for regular appointments at your local plasma collection facility.
Plasma donation is extremely safe and performed by trained nurses in a clinical space. Not only will you give the gift of life, but in the United States, you’ll also be compensated for your time. Together, let’s save more lives!