New Stamp Supporting Blood Donation
In celebration of World Blood Donor Day, "Ukrposhta" has issued a new stamp titled "Chance for Life" , honoring those who donate blood, as well as medical professionals and volunteers.
"Together with the DonorUA project, we want to convey the message: you are the ones who save lives," stated the company's press service.
"Ukrposhta" emphasized that just in the first week of the full-scale war, 25 thousand new donors joined the DonorUA platform, and since 2022, the donor base has increased fivefold to 200 thousand individuals.
"On the third year of the war, when every drop counts, the need for donors remains critical. Blood saves the lives of injured soldiers, civilians affected by shelling, women in childbirth with complications, cancer patients, and those suffering from severe injuries. Sometimes, it is the only hope," the company added.
The new stamp "Chance for Life" is called a symbol of "a drop that becomes a sea, and kindness that turns into a chance."
"This is our gratitude and an important reminder: your drop of blood is someone’s future. If you are healthy and willing to help – join us! Becoming a donor is easy and it saves lives," said the CEO of "Ukrposhta," Igor Smilyansky.
The stamp features an illustration of a couple holding a heart and filling it with blood. The artwork was created by Ukrainian artist Liza Markina.
"The shortage of donor blood existed in Ukraine even before the full-scale war, but today this issue is more urgent than ever. Despite all advancements in medicine, there are still no full-fledged blood substitutes. Only we can share our blood with those in need," emphasized DonorUA co-founder Irina Slavinskaya.
The new stamp has a print run of 150 thousand copies, with 20 thousand "First Day" envelopes and 500 presentation folders produced.
The "Chance for Life" stamp is available for purchase at "Ukrposhta" branches and on the company’s website.
