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Where is Blue And Green Day observed?
The day is observed in the United States of America.
Who is Blue And Green Day observed by?
The day is observed by the people of the United States of America who want to help save lives.
When did Blue And Green Day first start?
The exact year in which the day was observed for the first time is not known.
Who started Blue And Green Day?
The person or organization who started the day could not be discovered.
History And Timelines
Blue And Green Day is observed to raise awareness regarding the importance of organ and tissue donation. The day is utilized to educate people on how one organ can be the biggest gift given to someone to save their life.
Traditions And Customs
One of the major traditions of the day is to wear green and blue clothes to promote the motto of organ and tissue donation.
Ways To Observe Blue And Green Day
On this day people, you should wear green and blue dresses and jumpers to honor donors.
You can participate in events that are organized where organ and tissue donors talk about their life experiences and the experience of saving another life.
Facts And Stats
The Terminal Tower in Cleveland is lit up in colors of blue and green in support of organ donors who help save lives on this day.
The Mid-South Transplant Foundation (MSTF) sees this day as an opportunity to bring awareness to organ and tissue donation and has decided to shine blue and green light in honor of this day.
People who have been affected by organ donation gather on this day and share their experiences as a method of coping.
Formation Of NHS
The National Health Service was founded in 1948 which led to the initiation of the discovery of transplantation.
1948First Kidney Transplant
The first successful kidney transplantation took place in 1954.
1954First Liver Transplant
The first liver transplant took place in 1963.
1963First Heart Transplant
Dr. Christian Barnard performed the first successful heart surgery.
1967First Lungs And Intestinal Transplantation
In 1980, the first lung transplant took place. Following that, a few intestinal transplantations successfully took place as well.
1981What is Blue And Green Day?
This day is observed to raise awareness about the importance of donating and how it can save lives.
Why do I wear blue on April 16?
On this day, people are encouraged to wear blue to spread awareness among the people about organ and tissue donation.
What is the motto of the Blue And Green Day?
The motto of the day is to promote the need for organ and tissue donors and to save lives.
Why is it called this?
The day has been given this name to encourage people to wear blue and green to motivate others to be tissues and organ donors.
When Is This Day Celebrated
- Thursday, April 16, 2020
- Friday, April 16, 2021
- Saturday, April 16, 2022
- Sunday, April 16, 2023
- Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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