Theme: Connecting everyone through the gift of life
On World Blood Donor Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region honours those who have saved countless lives by donating blood—the gift of life. "Blood connects us all" is the theme of this year's commemoration, which highlights the bond between regular donors and the people whose lives they saved. On this occasion, WHO reiterates its call for increased voluntary and unpaid blood donation, and encourages regular donors to continue to give.