Donate Blood and Enjoy Live Music at Lahti City Hall – May 27, 2025
Join us for a special afternoon where you can make a difference and enjoy live music! Small ensembles from the Lahti Symphony Orchestra will perform during a blood donation event at Lahti City Hall's courtyard on Tuesday, May 27th, from 2:00 to 6:00 PM.
The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service aims to recruit more than 20,000 new blood donors in 2025 – a goal that can only be reached with the help of volunteers.
“Now is the perfect time to take part in this unique opportunity to donate blood while listening to the beautiful sounds of the Lahti Symphony Orchestra. We truly hope this will inspire new donors. This is an opportunity not to be missed,” says Satu Kuorelahti, the lead nurse at Lahti Blood Service.
The orchestra’s chamber ensembles will perform at 2:30, 3:30, 4:30, and 5:30 PM, providing a memorable musical experience for donors and visitors alike.
“When Lahti Blood Service proposed this collaboration, we were thrilled to join. If you can, extend a helping hand – donating takes just a moment, and afterward you can enjoy some well-earned coffee”, says Ilkka Uurtimo, a cellist from the Lahti Symphony Orchestra who has donated blood more than 150 times.
“I believe donating blood is one of the easiest ways to do good. There’s always a need, and the thought that you might save a life is incredibly meaningful. If I ever need a transfusion myself, I’ll be grateful to have paid it forward”, he adds.
Lahti Symphony Orchestra is internationally acclaimed for bringing music to a wide range of events. Their presence adds a special atmosphere to this meaningful cause.
Most People Can Donate Blood
First-time donors must be between 18 and 59 years old. Those who have donated before can continue until the age of 70. Most people in this age range are eligible to donate. You can quickly check your eligibility at veripalvelu.fi.
Appointments can be made, but walk-ins are also welcome. Please remember to complete the health questionnaire beforehand and bring an official ID, such as a driver’s license.
