“Gentle Vampires” on Alexa: Blood donation campaign on Halloween
The voice assistant Alexa supports the German Red Cross with a special skill during Halloween: The “Gentle Vampires” skill encourages blood donations.
With the “Gentle Vampires” skill, Alexa reminds users of the importance of blood donation, especially during Halloween. The skill provides information about blood donation, such as eligibility criteria, blood types, and the nearest donation center. Users can also schedule an appointment for blood donation directly through the skill.
The German Red Cross (DRK) is constantly facing a shortage of blood donations. The “Gentle Vampires” skill aims to address this issue by raising awareness about the importance of blood donation and making it easier for people to donate blood.
The skill was developed in collaboration with the DRK and the creative agency Razorfish. The skill is available for free in the Alexa Skills Store.
“We are very pleased that we can support the DRK with the “Gentle Vampires” skill in raising awareness about the importance of blood donation,” said Daniel Rausch, Country Manager for Alexa in Germany.
“Blood donation is a simple and effective way to help others. With the “Gentle Vampires” skill, we want to make it as easy as possible for people to donate blood,” said DRK President Gerda Hasselfeldt.
The “Gentle Vampires” skill is part of Alexa’s commitment to supporting social causes. Alexa has already supported other social causes, such as disaster relief and mental health awareness.
Here are some additional details about the “Gentle Vampires” skill:
- The skill is available in German only.
- The skill can be activated by saying “Alexa, open Gentle Vampires”.
- The skill provides information about blood donation, such as eligibility criteria, blood types, and the nearest donation center.
- Users can also schedule an appointment for blood donation directly through the skill.
- The skill is free to use.
