SK Rapid fans give blood in latest donation campaign to support Austrian Red Cross

SK Rapid fans give blood in latest donation campaign to support Austrian Red Cross More than 100 SK Rapid fans came together at the Allianz Stadion to donate blood for a good cause, as the club once again joined forces with the Austrian Red Cross. The annual blood donation campaign took place for the fifth consecutive year, with supporters helping to tackle the shortage of blood supplies in Austria. SK Rapid continues annual blood donation campaign In Austria, a blood donation is needed every 90 seconds. This means that almost 1,000 blood units are required every day. Blood donations are essential in many different situations. They can be needed after accidents, during childbirth or by patients suffering from serious illnesses. With this in mind, SK Rapid hosted its latest blood donation campaign alongside the Austrian Red Cross. The event gave members of the Rapid family the opportunity to make a real difference away from the football pitch. More than 100 Rapid supporters attended the event at the Allianz Stadion and donated what the club described as their ‘green blood’ for a good cause. Rapid fans rewarded for their support The supporters who took part were not only helping people in need. They also received a green-and-white goodie bag as a thank you for their donations. There was also a special surprise for those attending the campaign. Rapid players Kayleigh van Niehoff and Paul Gartler visited the event, giving supporters the chance to meet them. The pair also took the time to pose for photographs and sign autographs. For many fans, it provided an extra special memory from the day. Another example of the Rapid family coming together The campaign once again highlighted the strong sense of community surrounding SK Rapid. After the event, the club thanked everyone who took part and helped support the campaign. The message from SK Rapid was clear: ‘Wer zusammenhält, gewinnt!’, which translates to ‘Those who stick together, win!’ For SK Rapid, the blood donation campaign is about more than football. It is another opportunity for the club and its supporters to come together and help others. With more than 100 fans donating blood at this year’s event, the Rapid family once again showed the impact that can be made when people work together for a good cause. Related articles from Her Football Hub: ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga results: Austria Wien make history, Graz hold Pölten and Südburgenland earn first win ŽNK Ljubljana: The Slovenian cup winners fighting for stability Suwen Süper Ligi: Galatasaray win, Fenerbahçe triumph in Europe as Beşiktaş fixture is called off