Puerto Rico - 4th International Blood Drive MarathonGlobal Embassy of Activists for Peace

Puerto Rico - 4th International Blood Drive Marathon

The Global Embassy of Activists for Peace (GEAP), in coordination with the Servicios Mutuos Blood Bank of Puerto Rico, carried out the 4th International Blood Drive Marathon, “Life is in the Blood” in various cities of Puerto Rico, during the month of October. 


Presentation of the Communicational Educational Program of the campaign “Life is in the Blood”Global Embassy of Activists for Peace

Presentation of the Communicational Educational Program of the campaign “Life is in the Blood”

“At the Global Embassy of Activists for Peace we consider that it is necessary that each citizen has the opportunity to obtain safe and free blood when needed to enjoy the right to health and medical assistance.”


The numbers in the 4th International Blood Drive Marathon, “Life is in the Blood” increased 190% in this country: TOWARDS THE FORMATION OF A CULTURE OF VOLUNTARY AND REGULAR BLOOD DONATION IN VENEZUELA.Global Embassy of Activists for Peace

The numbers in the 4th International Blood Drive Marathon, “Life is in the Blood” increased 190% in this country: TOWARDS THE FORMATION OF A CULTURE OF VOLUNTARY AND REGULAR BLOOD DONATION IN VENEZUELA.

Excellent teamwork, good relationships with public and private entities, and a large amount of volunteers, have allowed the Global Embassy of Activists for Peace (GEAP) to reach a figure of 7,786 (seven thousand seven hundred eighty-six) effective donations during the 4th International Blood Drive Marathon "Life is in the Blood: in Venezuela. Which meant a 190% increase of the figures obtained in the 3rd marathon carried out during the month of April 2014.


Peru collected 570 effective blood units in the 4th International Blood Drive Marathon "Life is in the Blood"Global Embassy of Activists for Peace

Peru collected 570 effective blood units in the 4th International Blood Drive Marathon "Life is in the Blood"

More participation from Peruvian citizens

Five cities in Peru participated (in a massive way) during the 4th International Blood Drive Marathon "Life is in the Blood," which was organized by the Global Embassy of Activists for Peace (GEAP), collecting 570 effective units during the month of October 2014, sowing values that help the individual to become a better citizen.


 


In Mexico, health authorities from the state are grateful for this work BENEFITING THE HEALTH OF MEXICANS WITH THE 4TH INTERNATIONAL BLOOD DRIVE MARATHONGlobal Embassy of Activists for Peace

In Mexico, health authorities from the state are grateful for this work BENEFITING THE HEALTH OF MEXICANS WITH THE 4TH INTERNATIONAL BLOOD DRIVE MARATHON

The Global Embassy of Activists for Peace (GEAP) worked hard throughout the Mexican territory with the 4th International Blood Drive Marathon, achieving recognition form national health authorities for the results obtained from 8,048 sensitized people and volunteers, who came to donate in the different centers designed for that, obtaining a total of 4,612 units of blood, which means health benefits for 18,448 patients at risk. 


In Panama, positive developments in voluntary blood donations: National Awareness in Panama in the 4th International Blood Drive MarathonGlobal Embassy of Activists for Peace

In Panama, positive developments in voluntary blood donations: National Awareness in Panama in the 4th International Blood Drive Marathon

The Global Embassy of Activists for Peace (GEAP) in Panama, managed to raise awareness in important cities from the interior of this country to integrate them in the activities of the 4th International Blood Drive Marathon: Santiago, Las Tablas, Chitré, David and Aguadulce. Along with the work carried out in the capital, Panama City, where a total of 326 effective blood units were obtained.


In Ecuador, 2,405 effective units collected: Active participation in all the sectors of Ecuador in the 4th International Blood Drive MarathonGlobal Embassy of Activists for Peace

In Ecuador, 2,405 effective units collected: Active participation in all the sectors of Ecuador in the 4th International Blood Drive Marathon

Quito, Macachí, Ibarra, Santo Domingo de Tsachila, Machala and Guayaquil are the Ecuadorian cities that were added to the 4th International Blood Drive Marathon, organized by the Global Embassy of Activists for Peace (GEAP), as part of their international campaign "Life is in the Blood", and along with state and private agencies were able to collect 2,045 effective blood units.


In Bolivia, ten cities were added to the campaign "Life is in the Blood:" Hundreds of people benefited thanks to the 4th International Blood Drive Marathon in Bolivia.Global Embassy of Activists for Peace

In Bolivia, ten cities were added to the campaign "Life is in the Blood:" Hundreds of people benefited thanks to the 4th International Blood Drive Marathon in Bolivia.

The city of Santa Cruz in Bolivia leads the list of the 10 cities that were added to the 4th International Blood Drive Marathon "Life is in the Blood", throughout the months of October and most of November, organized by the Global Embassy of Activists for Peace (GEAP), and coordinated with the blood banks of different regions of Bolivia. With the participation of men and women between the ages of 18 and 65, Bolivia reached a total of 3.121 effective units.


Education is fundamental in the Dominican Republic: Citizens promoting a culture of voluntary blood donation in the 4th International Blood Drive Marathon Global Embassy of Activists for Peace

Education is fundamental in the Dominican Republic: Citizens promoting a culture of voluntary blood donation in the 4th International Blood Drive Marathon

With educational marathons in shopping malls, universities, schools, the Global Embassy of Activists for Peace (GEAP), in partnership with the different blood banks of the country, worked to promote the 4th International Blood Drive Marathon, where education and public awareness on the need of safe blood became the main objective on this occasion.