He revealed that Luxembourg Red Cross managed to raise over one million euros within a few days, showcasing the generosity of donors. However, he also highlighted how donations often depend on the news cycle, resulting in decreased attention and support over time—a classic case of “out of sight, out of mind.”
Sheer underlined the crucial role of media coverage in disaster response, as it informs the public about ways they can contribute and make a difference. Sadly, as disasters fade from headlines, public interest tends to diminish as well. To address this issue, the Red Cross appeals for continued attention and assistance.
Sheer emphasized that financial aid is of primary importance, as material donations can be a “double-edged sword” due to varying specialized needs across different countries. The rapid and flexible utilization of funds enables the Red Cross to provide the most effective support in times of crisis.
For instance, with the one million euros raised by the Red Cross in Luxembourg, they were able to collaborate with the German Red Cross to finance flights and trucks carrying essential medical and first aid equipment to Turkey and Syria.
If you want to learn more about the responsibilities and operations of the Red Cross Luxembourg listen to the full interview on RTL Play, or listen via the player below.
For more information and to extend support, please visit the website of the Luxembourg Red Cross at www.croix-rouge.lu.
The Luxembourg Red Cross is also in need of blood donors, noting that current stocks cover less than a week’s worth of needs in Luxembourg’s hospitals.
Existing donors are currently urged to come in without an appointment to donate blood at the Blood Transfusion Centre (42, Boulevard Joseph II in Luxembourg City). The Centre is open Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 8am to 4pm, and Wednesday and Thursday from 8am to 6pm. On Mondays and Tuesdays, the collection centre in Esch-Belval, located in the new medical centre (3-5, Avenue du Swing) is open from 8am to 4pm.
A list of other external collection sites is available on the blood donation website. The collection sites are closed on public holidays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
For more information, please visit dondusang.lu or call 2755-4000.
