Let’s save lives and give blood together

Donating blood saves lives and is a simple yet incredibly important act. We warmly invite you to be part of this life-saving initiative. Your donation could save the life of someone in need. Complete registration now and join in!

Cottbus date: Tuesday, 5 May 2026 (Max-Steenbeck-Gymnasium, right next to the main campus)

Book your slot: https://terminreservierung.blutspende-nordost.de/m/steenbeck-gymnasium-cb

Senftenberg date: Tuesday, 19 May 2026 (DRK Training Centre, Schillerstraße 30)

Booking: https://www.blutspende-nordost.de/blutspendetermine/termine/405523?term=senftenberg 

Information before donating blood:
1. Anyone in good health aged 18 or over can donate blood.
2. On the day of the donation, you must feel healthy and fit (any medical queries can be discussed with a doctor on site).
2. Please bring your ID card with you.
3. Please note that there must be a gap of at least 56 days between two blood donations.
4. Please drink plenty of fluids (at least 1.5 litres of non-alcoholic drinks before donating blood).
5. Eat a sufficient meal before donating blood (at least approx. 2 hours beforehand).
5. Minimum body weight 50 kg.
6. Tattoos and piercings must have been done at least 4 months ago.

Please check in advance using the donor check to see if you meet all the requirements. If you have any questions about donating blood, please contact the free donor hotline on 0800 11 949 11.