 | Why Donate
Blood? |
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 | Why should we donate blood? |
| Blood donation gives, a proud feeling of
touching someone’s life in such a beautiful way. Its an experience that no words
can define. You have to donate blood yourself to find out. By keeping the blood
line flowing, you will greatly contribute towards a healthier, happier society.
Do remember, any one may require blood any time. Including ourselves and our
dear ones. You also benefit in other ways by donating blood. It reduces the
chances of ischemic heart diseases (beginning of heart problems) as frequent
donations reduce the accumulated and unwanted iron load from the body. Your
blood donation will also get you your blood insurance from us. |
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| Any side effects of Blood donations?
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|  No ! Not
really. Do ask any regular blood donor about it. A small percentage of first
time donors may psychologically feel a little dizzy but only for a few minutes.
Our staff at the blood drive will ensure that your first blood donation is a
happy experience. We are sure this will make you a regular blood donor. In fact
there are many people who have donated more than 100 times in their life time.
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| Can I get any disease like AIDS or Hepatitis
or any other disease by Blood donation? |
| That is impossible. Only sterile disposables
are used to collect your blood. These disposables can be used only one time.
This totally eliminates any remote chance of catching any disease from blood
donation. |
| How much Blood can I donate? |
| Eligible donors (any body between 18 to 60
years of age and leading a healthy life) with weight above 50 kgs. can donate up
to 450 ml of blood. Your body can replenish this volume within 24 hours.
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| How frequently can I donate Blood?
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| | Males - Every 3 months | | Females - Every 4 months
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| Why should I
become a regular blood donor? |
|  As you know,
blood is a life saving medicine, which works wonders in certain medical
treatments, and life threatening situations. It is an emergency medicine. Our
society is today threatened by scarcity of blood. The only source of blood right
now is human being. This issue has got further complexes by professional donors,
who donate blood for money. These donors have contributed towards rapid spread
of killer diseases like AIDS, Hepatitis B & Hepatitis C in the society. WHO
strongly recommends the source of blood as only from a regular voluntary blood
donor. Your regular donation will go a long way in salvaging the situation.
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| What should I eat before blood-donation?
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| Anything, but preferably something. Eating
light snacks and a drink (nonalcoholic) before blood donation makes you
psychologically more comfortable. |