From April 16 to 19, 2025, Place Masséna will host the 17th edition of the “Red and Black Blood Donation.” An event supported by the City of Nice, OGC Nice, and the French Blood Establishment. The goal: 500 donations in four days.
The 17th edition of the “Red and Black” blood collection started yesterday, Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Until Saturday, April 19, the residents of Nice are invited to go to Place Masséna between 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The stated goal is to gather 500 donors to meet the needs for blood products.
This operation is carried out in partnership with the city of Nice, OGC Nice, the Departmental Union for Voluntary Blood Donation of the Alpes-Maritimes, and the French Blood Establishment (EFS). It is part of a local awareness campaign, leveraging the notoriety of the football club.
The event kick-off was given on Wednesday afternoon in the presence of Franck Haise, the coach of OGC Nice, young players, and trainers from the Training Center. Former Aiglons will also be present during the event.
A set-up organized to accommodate 500 donors
Place Masséna is equipped to welcome volunteers in good conditions. Every day, between 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., the donors will be assisted by volunteers from the Departmental Union and local associations. Civil Protection will also offer free introductions to first-aid techniques.
To participate in the collection, certain conditions must be met: be aged between 18 and 70, weigh at least 50 kg, be deemed fit for donation, and present identification for a first donation. In case of a first donation or if the last donation was over two years ago, a hemoglobin test will be performed on-site.
A snack will be provided after the donation. The French Blood Establishment will offer sweet and savory products to help donors recover.
OGC Nice will mobilize several members of its club throughout the four days. Players from the D2 Women’s team, club employees, and members of the student association HumaNice will be present. They will inform passers-by and participate in the collection themselves.
What’s next? Donate all year round
Besides the collections organized in public spaces, donations can be made all year round. In Nice, the Donation House, located at 3 rue Galléan, welcomes volunteers by appointment. It is possible to donate blood, as well as plasma or platelets there.
All upcoming collections in the department can be found on the website of the French Blood Establishment.
Practical Information:
Venue: Place Masséna
From Wednesday until Saturday, April 19, 2025
From 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Online reservation on the Blood Donation site.