Celebrate International Plasma Awareness Week
#PlasmaPowersPossibility by creating a world of opportunities for patients that rely on lifesaving plasma-derived medicines. These unique therapies help patients thrive and would not be possible without heroic plasma donors.
Get ready for #IPAW2026 (Oct. 5-9) by exploring this site for resources and more.
Are you celebrating IPAW from Europe or North America?
Click below to find resources specific to your region.
about ipaw
Every year, during October, the world celebrates plasma donors — the people who roll up their sleeves to save lives — during IPAW. Your plasma donation may be a small part of your day, but it's a huge part of someone else's life.
What We Heard From the Global Plasma Community
PPTA’s Global Plasma Survey gathered insights from more than 1,100 patients, caregivers, family members, and healthcare providers around the world, offering a closer look at the experiences of people who rely on plasma-derived medicines. Here's what respondents told us:
Plasma Makes a Difference
69% noticed a change in their health — or the health of someone they care for — within a few months of beginning a plasma-derived medicine.
Treatment Is Part of Everyday Life
About two in three respondents reported that they — or someone they care for—receive plasma-derived medicines at least once a month, including 41% who receive treatment weekly.
Confidence in Plasma-Derived Medicines
87% of patients said they are confident in the safety and efficacy of plasma-derived medicines.
Thank You, Plasma Donors
77% of respondents expressed gratitude to plasma donors for their contributions.
Behind every statistic is a person whose life has been touched by plasma. During International Plasma Awareness Week, these insights help highlight what plasma makes possible — and why the generosity of plasma donors matters.
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SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS
Would your organization like to be an official supporter of IPAW? It's free to participate. Please email media@pptaglobal.org with your organizational logo and URL and connection to plasma-derived medicines for consideration.
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IPAW NORTH
AMERICA
Across the U.S. and elsewhere in North America, donor centers and patient organizations are hosting activities to raise awareness during IPAW. Learn more about how you can get involved in raising awareness about the importance of plasma and plasma donation.
Get Social
Join the conversation and share the message about lifesaving plasma with your social networks.
Become an Advocate
Be a champion for plasma donation by sharing your support for plasma donors.
Spread the Word
Let others know the importance of plasma donation by getting the word out — plasma donors save lives!
IPAW europe
Activities and events are being held across Europe to raise greater awareness for the importance of plasma donation. Join patients and the plasma community in recognizing plasma donors.
Learn Why the EU Needs More Plasma
Plasma donation is essential for developing medicines for patients.
Raise Awareness on Social Media
Spread the word about the importance of plasma donation by posting on your social media.
ResourcES
Download and share the IPAW 2026 resources to spread the word about the impact of plasma donation.
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What is the purpose of IPAW?
- Raise global awareness about plasma collection.
- Recognize the contributions of plasma donors to saving and improving the lives of patients living with rare and/or genetic conditions around the world.
- Increase understanding about lifesaving plasma-derived medicines and their use cases in rare diseases and everyday medicine.
Who is the target audience for IPAW?
IPAW is for everyone! Patients around the world rely on plasma-derived medicines and this underscores the value of plasma donation. From the person who may just be looking for ways to help their neighbor to policymakers who can impact regulations—there is a need to increase the understanding and appreciation for plasma donation.
How can I get involved?
Post content to your social media accounts acknowledging IPAW. Share and like PPTA's Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn posts @PPTAEurope and @PlasmaProteins. Don’t forget to use the official IPAW hashtag in your social media content: #IPAW2026.
What is PPTA, the organization behind IPAW?
The Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA) is the primary advocate for the world’s leading source plasma collectors and producers of plasma-based and recombinant biological therapeutics. The medicines produced by PPTA members are used in treating life-threatening diseases and serious medical conditions including bleeding disorders, immune system deficiencies, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, burns and shock. As the global representative for the plasma collection, and therapeutics industry, PPTA works cooperatively with patient groups, policymakers, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders. For more than a decade, IPAW has been a joint project of PPTA and its members.
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Read Blog Posts
Get news, stories, and more from the PPTA blog during International Plasma Awareness Week.
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