--- title: Festive season blood drive - Give the gift of life description: You have the power to save lives this festive season! image: https://blog.programmed.com.au/hubfs/PFM%20Internal%20Comms/Culture%20Community/blood%20drive%20blog%20(1).png --- [![PRG-Endt-Horz-RGB150](https://blog.programmed.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/PFM%20Internal%20Comms/PRG-Endt-Horz-RGB150.png?width=300&height=107&name=PRG-Endt-Horz-RGB150.png "PRG-Endt-Horz-RGB150")](https://programmed.com.au/) - [Intranet](https://intranet.programmed.com.au/) - [Home](https://blog.programmed.com.au/newshub) - [Intranet](https://intranet.programmed.com.au/) - [Home](https://blog.programmed.com.au/newshub) ![Festive season blood drive - Give the gift of life](https://blog.programmed.com.au/hubfs/PFM%20Internal%20Comms/Culture%20Community/blood%20drive%20blog%20(1).png) # *Nov 26, 2024, 10:38:41 AM | [Culture & Community](https://blog.programmed.com.au/newshub/tag/culture-community)* Festive season blood drive - Give the gift of life You have the power to save lives this festive season! You have the power to save lives this festive season! This year, you can give a gift that is truly special and life-changing, making a world of difference to a complete stranger and their families - the gift of life. Just like the rest of the year, the need for blood doesn't stop over the holidays. From 25 November 2024 to 5 January 2025, we're encouraging our Programmed community to consider giving blood or plasma to give someone else more time in the present moment, more laughs, and more moments to cherish. When you donate during this period, you'll also receive a festive bandage designed by Melbourne artist Kat Macleod. 1 donation = 3 lives saved Our Programmed teams are known for our ability to unite for a shared cause and make a real impact. Your blood donation will be used for patients who are experiencing cancer, surgery, and trauma, while plasma donations (the yellow part of blood) will go to patients with autoimmune disorders, severe burns, and many other serious illnesses. We'll be tallying up donations across our teams, allowing us to count how many lives we save during this blood drive. Here's how to get involved If you can donate and are willing to give it a go, here's what you need to do: 1. **Check your eligibility** by taking the short [eligibility quiz](http://www.donateblood.com.au/eligibility#can-i-give-blood). For eligibility enquiries, please contact Lifeblood on 13 14 95. 2. **Register** - If you're a first-time blood donor, please [create a donor account](https://my.donateblood.com.au/app/utils/create_account). 3. **Sign up to our Lifeblood team** - once online, go to the 'My account' tab and select Teams. Search 'Programmed' in the Lifeblood team field and select your division from the following: - Programmed Facility Management - Programmed Group - Programmed Property Services - Programmed Staffing To download the app, click the links below, or scan the QR code with your phone. ![lifeblood-1](https://blog.programmed.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/PFM%20Internal%20Comms/Culture%20Community/lifeblood-1.png?width=300&height=85&name=lifeblood-1.png) | [iPhone](https://apps.apple.com/au/app/donate-blood/id1438603103) ![aus apple](https://blog.programmed.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/PFM%20Internal%20Comms/Culture%20Community/aus%20apple.png?width=130&height=129&name=aus%20apple.png) | [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.com.donateblood.donorapp.prod&hl=en) ![aus android](https://blog.programmed.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/PFM%20Internal%20Comms/Culture%20Community/aus%20android.png?width=130&height=129&name=aus%20android.png) | | --- | --- | Keen to learn more? To learn more about donating, visit: - [Recipient stories](https://www.lifeblood.com.au/news-and-stories/stories) - [Why donate blood?](https://www.lifeblood.com.au/blood/learn-about-blood/why-donate-blood) - [Can I give blood?](https://www.lifeblood.com.au/blood/eligibility/quiz) - [How to prepare for a donation](https://www.lifeblood.com.au/blood/making-your-donation/prepare-and-aftercare) - [Frequently asked questions](https://www.lifeblood.com.au/faq/eligibility?overridden_route_name=entity.taxonomy_term.canonical&base_route_name=entity.taxonomy_term.canonical&page_manager_page=taxonomy_term_view&page_manager_page_variant=taxonomy_term_view-block_display-1&page_manager_page_variant_weight=-8)   Thank you for your generosity and support as we come together to give back this season! 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