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Today, for the fifteenth consecutive year, a commemorative voluntary blood drive was held in the ceremonial hall of the Red Cross of Serbia in memory of the victims of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in 2001. This event is traditionally organized every September 11 by U.S. Embassy Belgrade, the Red Cross of Serbia, and the Blood Transfusion Institute of Serbia.
Attendees were addressed by Professor Dragan Radovanović, President of the Red Cross of Serbia; Aleksandar Titolo, Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy; and Dr. Mirsad Đerlek, State Secretary at the Ministry of Health.
Professor Radovanović reminded attendees of the tragic event 24 years ago, when New Yorkers stood in long lines to donate blood for the injured. Voluntary blood donation, he noted, was the first action taken after the attacks on the Twin Towers, giving this tradition—linking the Red Cross of Serbia and U.S. Embassy Belgrade —a symbolic meaning. He emphasized that over the past fourteen years, 500 units of blood have been collected on this date, underscoring the spirit of solidarity and respect for human life, since maintaining stable blood reserves is of great importance to the health system. “Stable blood reserves provided by our donors enable the healthcare system to function in the field of transfusion. Without donors, there is no transfusion. A steady turnout guarantees stable reserves, and the Red Cross of Serbia is proud to bring together 65% of all blood donors in the country. So far this year alone, 2,450 Red Cross campaigns have been organized, collecting 93,400 units of blood,” Radovanović said, adding that it is especially important to donate during the summer months, when reserves are critically low. He thanked everyone donating blood today, as well as the representatives of the U.S. Embassy, Dr. Đerlek, the Blood Transfusion Institute, and all volunteers assisting with the event.
Chargé d’Affaires Aleksandar Titolo thanked the Red Cross of Serbia and the Blood Transfusion Institute for organizing today’s blood drive and for their longstanding cooperation with the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade. “Few organizations in the world are such a clear metaphor for the spirit of compassion and care for others as the Red Cross. We greatly value the strong partnership and friendship between us, and we are grateful for your tireless work supporting people across Serbia every day,” Titolo said. “This event was conceived to honor the victims of the devastating September 11 attacks. On that terrible day, the American people stood as one – to support, help, and save lives. I see that same volunteer spirit here today, whether among those organizing this event, donating blood, or raising awareness of the need to give. When we reflect on the many ties between Serbia and the United States, it is clear that our shared values—caring for others, compassion, and service—connect us in deeply meaningful ways,” he concluded.
State Secretary Đerlek emphasized that this way of commemorating the tragedy and honoring its victims is unique, and that by participating in the drive, all donors demonstrate great humanity. He underlined the immeasurable importance of such events, as they ensure operating rooms can function without interruption. He also took the opportunity to invite all healthy citizens to join voluntary blood drives, noting that with little effort they can achieve something truly meaningful. According to him, this is also a unique way of strengthening bilateral relations between the United States and the Republic of Serbia.
At today’s event, 25 units of blood were collected. Great support was provided by volunteers from the “Club 25,” who promote the idea of blood drive participation among young people. The project promotes the goal of donating blood 25 times throughout a lifetime, while highlighting the principles of volunteerism and anonymity, and motivating others to give blood.
Video from the event is available on the Embassy Instagram page.
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