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Augmented reality human tower in Tarragona turns from white to red as donations come in

Blood banks aims for 10,000 donations in a week to replenish supplies after holiday slump

Around 260,000 donations needed throughout 2023 with particular focus on cancer patients

Free entry to Universe of Light spectacle at art nouveau site for anyone who donates blood or plasma on December 15

Blood bank hopes to attract more young people and first-time donors during annual push 

Lower impact of Covid in hospitals is leading to higher activity in other specialties needing more transfusions 

Health authorities say blood clots are "extremely rare" but believe decision to put jabs on hold is "reasonable"

All main Catalan hospitals take part from January 8 until January 15

8-day campaign seeks 10,000 donors to make up for decrease in stock levels over holidays

From January 10 to 17, this year's campaign includes trap music and Whatsapp group as it aims to bring in more young donors

Last heatwaves contributed to a 20% drop in donors, says public health agency

Flu deemed as main reason for slight decline compared to last year

This year's campaign is above all aimed at young people and hopes to attract 10,000 donors by January 18