The Welsh Blood Service is asking people roll up their sleeves and wear their post-donation bandages with pride to help raise awareness.
Doners are being asked to send in pictures of their bandaged arms through microblogging site Twitter to help create an artwork made up of photos from 400 contributors.
And the service is already halfway to its goal.
Spokeswoman Kate Hammond said: "We need to find 400 life-saving donations every day in Wales, so we want people to send in their pictures so we can show what this really looks like. I think it helps people understand what this means if they can see it visually, while also giving people the opportunity to connect with us.
"We have a mixture of clinics around, where you either book an appointment or just walk in, and we also organise closed donation sessions in workplaces as well. We're doing really well with the campaign, and I think it's great we're giving people a reason to engage with us, and we have an opportunity to thank them too."
To get involved, send your photos to @givebloodwales on Twitter, where you can also see the bandaged arms of other people who have got involved. You can also send them to us at postnews@swwmedia.co.uk or on twitter via @SWEveningPost.
Blood stocks collected by the Welsh Blood Service are used throughout South, Mid and West Wales, and are currently running low so people are being asked to donate at one of their local clinics to ensure there is enough availability. There are regular clinics throughout South Wales, and where appointments are required they can be booked by calling Freephone 0800 25 22 66.
Donations are used in a variety of situations, from blood transfusions for people involved in accidents, to those undergoing cancer treatments and cardiac operations. Blood stocks are also vital in the treatment of premature babies, which often need blood transfusions to survive.
Mobile donations centres in the local area can be found this week at:Monday, April 8Murton Methodist Church Hall, Manselfield Road, Murton, Swansea, SA3 3AR 10am to 12.30pm and 2pm-6pm (appointments and walk-ins)Mobile Donation Clinic, Tesco Maesteg, Castle Street, Maesteg, Bridgend, CF34 9EB 11.15am-1.45pm, 3.15-7pm (appointments only)Wednesday, April 10Penlan Social Club, Heol-Gwyrosydd, Penlan, Swansea, SA5 7BT 10.30am to 12.30pm, 2pm to 4.20pm (walk-ins)Thursday, April 11Our Lady Queen of Peace Church Hall, Waunlanyfron, Carmarthenshire, SA15 3AB 10am to 12.30pm, 2pm to 5.20pm (appointments and walk-Ins)
Doners are being asked to send in pictures of their bandaged arms through microblogging site Twitter to help create an artwork made up of photos from 400 contributors.
And the service is already halfway to its goal.
Spokeswoman Kate Hammond said: "We need to find 400 life-saving donations every day in Wales, so we want people to send in their pictures so we can show what this really looks like. I think it helps people understand what this means if they can see it visually, while also giving people the opportunity to connect with us.
"We have a mixture of clinics around, where you either book an appointment or just walk in, and we also organise closed donation sessions in workplaces as well. We're doing really well with the campaign, and I think it's great we're giving people a reason to engage with us, and we have an opportunity to thank them too."
To get involved, send your photos to @givebloodwales on Twitter, where you can also see the bandaged arms of other people who have got involved. You can also send them to us at postnews@swwmedia.co.uk or on twitter via @SWEveningPost.
Blood stocks collected by the Welsh Blood Service are used throughout South, Mid and West Wales, and are currently running low so people are being asked to donate at one of their local clinics to ensure there is enough availability. There are regular clinics throughout South Wales, and where appointments are required they can be booked by calling Freephone 0800 25 22 66.
Donations are used in a variety of situations, from blood transfusions for people involved in accidents, to those undergoing cancer treatments and cardiac operations. Blood stocks are also vital in the treatment of premature babies, which often need blood transfusions to survive.
Mobile donations centres in the local area can be found this week at:Monday, April 8Murton Methodist Church Hall, Manselfield Road, Murton, Swansea, SA3 3AR 10am to 12.30pm and 2pm-6pm (appointments and walk-ins)Mobile Donation Clinic, Tesco Maesteg, Castle Street, Maesteg, Bridgend, CF34 9EB 11.15am-1.45pm, 3.15-7pm (appointments only)Wednesday, April 10Penlan Social Club, Heol-Gwyrosydd, Penlan, Swansea, SA5 7BT 10.30am to 12.30pm, 2pm to 4.20pm (walk-ins)Thursday, April 11Our Lady Queen of Peace Church Hall, Waunlanyfron, Carmarthenshire, SA15 3AB 10am to 12.30pm, 2pm to 5.20pm (appointments and walk-Ins)
