During the successful information afternoon in Sneek, on Saturday, January 25, 2025, our mobile blood bus was also present. The bus has been driving around the country since 2023 and is a regular part of our information afternoons. PLN carriers and first-degree relatives can donate their blood for scientific research during the blood collection. An essential component in our fight against PLN!
On this afternoon in Sneek, there were as many as 22 PLN carriers or family members who donated blood. These blood samples are processed directly in our mobile lab (the blood canister). This way we can store them for a longer period of time in our PLN biobank. In time, we can use them for scientific research and testing a possible treatment option.
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With these new donors, we have reached a milestone in the number of blood donations. In fact, there are blood samples from over 200 PLN carriers or their first-degree relatives stored in the PLN biobank! Wow, what a great moment for all of us to reflect on. It allows us to give scientific research another boost. Would you like to donate blood? We could really use it!
Our blood bus is present at the locations where we organize an information afternoon. Therefore, keep an eye on our calendar to find out when we will be in your area for a blood draw. You can always register for free. We provide drinks and something to eat after the blood collection.
On behalf of our team of very dedicated volunteers who make our work in the blood bus possible, a huge thank you for your contribution to our work. We look forward to the future! For questions and/or comments about the blood bus, please contact us at info@plnheart.org.