When is International Plasma Awareness Week?
International Plasma Awareness Week (IPAW) 2025 takes place from October 6–10. This global event unites people and organizations around the world to highlight the incredible impact of plasma and the ongoing need for plasma donations.
Objectives of International Plasma Awareness Week
- Raise awareness about the importance of plasma
- Recognize and celebrate plasma donors
- Increase understanding of plasma’s role in saving lives
Celebrate plasma donors and make a difference. Become a donor with Octapharma Plasma today!
Plasma is Irreplaceable
Plasma, the liquid part of blood, plays a vital role in transporting nutrients, maintaining blood pressure, and supporting immunity.
It’s also essential for creating life-saving medicines used to treat conditions like hemophilia and immune disorders. Since plasma can’t be made in a lab, donations are crucial.
The Global Need for Plasma and Plasma Awareness
The global demand for plasma is growing 6-8% annually, outpacing supply. Treating one patient can require hundreds of donations each year, highlighting the urgent need for plasma donors.
Here are a few eye-opening examples of how plasma is used in medicine:
- Hemophilia Treatment: Patients with hemophilia need plasma to help blood clot, requiring donations from up to 1,200 donors annually.
- Immune Support: Primary immunodeficiency patients rely on plasma for antibodies their bodies can’t produce, often needing hundreds of donations per year.
The Impact of Plasma Donors
Every plasma donor plays a pivotal role in helping to save and improving lives. When you donate plasma, you don’t just give your time; you give hope to people fighting rare conditions or managing chronic illnesses.
At Octapharma Plasma, we see the extraordinary impact donors make every day.
Ways to Get Involved during International Plasma Awareness Week
Even if you’re unable to donate, you can still make a big impact during International Plasma Awareness Week:
- Share facts or stories about plasma to help others understand its importance.
- Encourage friends and family to donate plasma or learn about plasma donation.
- Become a plasma advocate in your community or online. The more people who know, the more lives we can reach together.
How You Can Get Started During IPAW
Becoming a plasma donor has never been easier! Here’s how you can start saving lives at Octapharma Plasma today:
- Find a plasma donation center
- Check your eligibility to donate
- Schedule your first visit
- Earn and help save lives
During International Plasma Awareness Week, take a moment to reflect on the life-saving impact of plasma and the generosity of donors worldwide. By donating plasma, you join a vital cause, help meet a growing global need and provide hope to those who need it most.
Start your plasma donation journey today by finding a plasma center near you and becoming part of a life-changing mission.
