In the bonds of blood
About the project
The “W jak nię krew” (In the Way of Blood) program is a nationwide voluntary blood donation initiative that combines the memory of the heroes of the Warsaw Uprising with real medical assistance for people in need of blood. Organized by the Polish Red Cross on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the outbreak of the Warsaw Uprising, the campaign lasted from August 1 to October 2, 2024. The program pays tribute to the heroic insurgents, emphasizing the historical role of the Polish Red Cross during this uprising and promoting the idea of sharing this most precious gift, which is blood.
Activities related to the campaign have both a symbolic and practical dimension, responding to the real demand for blood, which is particularly high during the holiday season. At the same time, the program is an opportunity to educate society about the importance of voluntary blood donation as a form of intergenerational solidarity and helping others.
Need
Blood is irreplaceable in saving lives; however, its resources in blood banks are particularly critically low during the summer. The program “In the Bonds of Blood” addresses this urgent need while also serving a symbolic function – paying tribute to the heroes of the Warsaw Uprising who sacrificed their lives for freedom. During the Warsaw Uprising, the Polish Red Cross played a key role in providing assistance to the wounded and sick, often in life-threatening conditions.
Today, the memory of this mission is cultivated through real actions, such as blood drives. The campaign also promotes the idea of voluntary blood donation, encourages new donors, and builds public awareness about the necessity of sharing this invaluable gift.
How do we help?
The Polish Red Cross conducts extensive activities to ensure the effectiveness of the "In the Bonds of Blood" program and reach as many people as possible. Through these efforts, we connect historical memory with practical assistance, saving lives and building intergenerational solidarity.
Blood Donation Organization
You can donate blood at Regional Blood Donation and Hemotherapy Centers as well as mobile blood collection points located throughout the country.
Blood Donation Promotion
An information campaign in social media, traditional media, and local outlets, encouraging voluntary blood donation and highlighting its importance in saving lives.
Educational activities
The program raises social awareness about blood donation, especially during the summer months when the demand for blood is at its highest.
Encouraging New Donors
The campaign mobilizes both regular blood donors and those who have not yet had the opportunity to share this valuable gift.
Anniversary events
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, the Polish Red Cross has prepared additional events to commemorate the heroes:
- Concerts and exhibitions: Attending a ceremonial concert at the Garrison Club and participating in the opening of a themed exhibition.
- Official commemorations: Joint anniversary ceremonies on August 1st at Krasinski Square in Warsaw.
- Meetings for Insurgents: Dinner in a restaurant for beneficiaries of the Voluntary Care Corps (OKO), who are daily attended to by volunteers from the Polish Red Cross.
- Historical walk: A free event for the residents of Warsaw following the trail of the Polish Red Cross during the Warsaw Uprising, concluding with a meeting with an Insurgent at the PAST building.
- Tribute to the fallen: Laying flowers and lighting candles at the Warsaw Insurgents' Cemetery as a gesture of remembrance and gratitude.
These events remind us of the heroic role of the Polish Red Cross during the Uprising and allow residents and participants to gain a deeper understanding of those days.
Documents to download
The historical role of the Polish Red Cross
The Polish Red Cross, the oldest humanitarian organization in Poland, played an invaluable role during the Warsaw Uprising. From the very first days of August 1944, the medical personnel of the PRC, nurses, and paramedics risked their lives patrolling the streets of the city, transporting the injured to hospitals and dressing stations. The PRC's own medical facilities, despite being marked with the Red Cross, were targeted by bombings. An example is the hospital at 6 Smolna Street, which was shelled on August 3rd, and after evacuation, some of the patients found refuge at 3/5 Foksal Street. This facility was also destroyed, burying 80 patients from the upper floors.
A crucial figure was Countess Maria Tarnowska, the vice president of the PRC, who negotiated with the German occupiers regarding the evacuation of the civilian population. Thanks to her determination and courage, it was possible to lead more than 20,000 civilians out of the burning city under the flags of the Red Cross.
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