AntwerpenLimburgOost-VlaanderenVlaams-BrabantWest-Vlaanderen
NL|EN
Vlaanderen Vandaag logoVlaanderen Vandaag

Red Cross seeks blood and plasma donors in Houthalen-Helchteren

The organization has scheduled donation sessions in the municipality for the remainder of 2026 to maintain blood supply levels.

Generic image of a blood donation center interior, with a comfortable chair and medical equipment, soft ambient lighting, shallow depth of field. Focus on the atmosphere of care and safety, not on people.
AI

Generic image of a blood donation center interior, with a comfortable chair and medical equipment, soft ambient lighting, shallow depth of field. Focus on the atmosphere of care and safety, not on people.

The Red Cross is calling on residents of Houthalen-Helchteren to donate blood, plasma, or platelets. Donation sessions are planned for October and November.

Red Cross Flanders emphasizes the importance of safe and sufficient blood, plasma, and platelet supplies throughout the year, thanks in part to donors from Houthalen-Helchteren. A donation takes only about an hour and can save a life.
Appointments for donations can be made via the donor portal donorportaal.rodekruis.be or by calling the free number 0800 777 00.
For the remainder of 2026, the Red Cross is organizing the following donation sessions in the municipality:
CC Sint-Martinus, Pastorijstraat 10
- Tuesday October 27, between 5:30 PM and 8 PM
Zaal De Roepsteen, Sint-Trudoplein 12
- Thursday November 5, between 5:30 PM and 8 PM
Based on information from the official source: Gemeente Houthalen-Helchteren (13/10/2026)

Related News