World Blood Donor Day is an annual event that aims to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products, and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood. However, some people dread and fear this noble cause. They worry that their blood will end up in the wrong hands – or rather, mouths.
Vampire hunters are a secretive group of people who dedicate their lives to hunting down and destroying the undead creatures that prey on humans. They believe that World Blood Donor Day gives vampires a perfect opportunity to infiltrate blood banks and clinics, and to feast on unsuspecting donors and staff.
“We have witnessed it before,” says John Van Helsing, a veteran vampire hunter and a descendant of the legendary Abraham Van Helsing. “They disguise themselves as doctors, nurses, or volunteers, and they use their hypnotic powers to lure people into their traps. They either drain them dry on the spot, or they take their blood bags and store them for later consumption.”
Van Helsing says that he and his fellow hunters are preparing for World Blood Donor Day by stocking up on weapons and equipment, such as wooden stakes, garlic, holy water, silver bullets, and UV lamps. They also plan to monitor the activities of known or suspected vampires, and to intervene if they detect any suspicious behavior.
“We are not against blood donation,” he clarifies. “We think it is a noble and generous act that can save lives. But we want to make sure that those lives are human, not vampire. We urge people to be careful and vigilant when they donate blood, and to report any strange or unusual occurrences to us. We are here to protect you from the shadows.”
However, not everyone believes the vampire hunters’ claims. Dr. Elizabeth Bathory, a hematologist and a spokesperson for the World Health Organization, says that there is no evidence of any vampire activity in relation to World Blood Donor Day.
“These are baseless and paranoid accusations that only create fear and distrust among the public,” she says. “There is no such thing as vampires, and there is no risk of your blood being stolen or misused by anyone. World Blood Donor Day is a safe and secure event that follows strict protocols and standards. We encourage everyone who is eligible and willing to donate blood, as it can make a difference for someone in need.”
Dr. Bathory also dismisses the vampire hunters as a fringe group of extremists who are motivated by hatred and prejudice.
“They are nothing but vigilantes who use violence and intimidation to harass and harm innocent people,” she says. “They have no authority or legitimacy, and they should be arrested and prosecuted for their crimes. We have received numerous complaints from our staff and donors who have been threatened or attacked by these so-called hunters. We condemn their actions and we urge the authorities to take action against them.”
World Blood Donor Day will take place on June 14th, with the theme “Give blood and keep the world beating”. The event will highlight the essential contribution that blood donors make to keeping the world pulsating by saving lives and improving others’ health.
For more information, visit the World Health Organization’s campaign page. https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day