Camping grounds, beaches, and other leisure spots or places with high tourist concentration, the EFS of Alpes-Maritimes is pulling out all the stops to make the blood donation campaign “This summer I’m in” a success. The goal is to reach regular Nice donors as well as vacationers who are receptive to this type of initiative or are already donors in their own regions. Traditionally, the summer season sees a certain drop in the number of donations, while the demand does not decrease. Alexandra Talamoni, the communications director for EFS 06, notes that 3,500 blood donations are needed each week to meet the demand from the department’s hospitals. Alongside the Île-de-France region, the Alpes-Maritimes is not yet self-sufficient in blood but is getting closer. One out of two blood bags comes from another department, whereas five years ago, the ratio was one in three. That’s why this year, the focus is on the contributions of tourists visiting the region, and the EFS of Alpes-Maritimes has decided to rely on everyone’s solidarity.
You can find the white trucks of the French Blood Establishment at:
In July:
– Friday, 25th in Nice, in front of the Forum beach from 10 AM to 1 PM and from 3 PM to 6:30 PM.
– On the 26th in Sospel, at the youth center, from 9:30 AM to 1 PM.
– On the 28th in Mandelieu, Robinson beach, from 10 AM to 1 PM and from 3 PM to 6:30 PM.
– On the 29th in La Bocca, beach near Balitrand, from 10 AM to 1 PM and from 3 PM to 6:30 PM.
– On the 30th in Antibes, Salis beach, from 10 AM to 1 PM and from 3 PM to 6:30 PM.
– On the 31st in Menton, Esplanade Palmero, from 10 AM to 1 PM and from 3 PM to 6:30 PM.
In August:
– On the 1st in Menton, near the Casino, by the sea, from 10 AM to 1 PM and from 3 PM to 6:30 PM.
– On the 2nd in Saint-Martin-Vésubie, Jean Gabin room, from 8:30 AM to 1 PM.
– On the 4th in Cagnes-sur-mer, near Tiercé Plage, from 10 AM to 1 PM and from 3 PM to 6:30 PM.
– On the 8th in Saint-Etienne de Tinée, village hall, from 3 PM to 7 PM.
– On the 11th in Mandelieu, Robinson beach, from 10 AM to 1 PM and from 3 PM to 6:30 PM.
– On the 12th in La Bocca, beach near Balitrand, from 10 AM to 1 PM and from 3 PM to 6:30 PM.
– On the 14th in Antibes, Salis beach, from 10 AM to 1 PM and from 3 PM to 6:30 PM.
– On the 16th in La Colle-sur-Loup, near Jeu de Paume, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
– On the 19th in Menton, near the Casino, from 11 AM to 1 PM and from 3 PM to 6 PM.
– On the 20th in Nice, in front of the Forum beach, from 10:30 AM to 1 PM and from 3 PM to 6 PM.
Website: www.dondusang.net and [www.e-donneur.com](https://www.e-donneur.com)
