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Alright, this was supposed to be a post for yesterday. But i was too tired after the whole Leadership Seminar that u plopped into bed with fatigue without blogging about this wonderful experience.

Yes, as you might have guessed it, i had my blood donated in school yesterday. Its the Blood donation drive jointly organized by my school’s Red Cross Humanitarian Network with the HSA BloodBank to urge students like us to donate blood.

Well, it ain’t my first time donating blood, so since i’ve already been used to it, i should just continue it. Furthermore, its not like I have the time to get down to the blood bank every 3 months to donate my blood. Since the opportunity is just right in front of my doorstep, so i’ll hesitate no more.

At this point of time, you might be thinking. Why Give Blood?

The Bloodbank@HSA needs to collect at least 350 units of blood every day to meet the transfusion needs of patients at all the hospitals in Singapore. With an aging population and more sophisticated medical procedures, the need for donors is increasing.Actually, life’s really unpredictable. We never know when we’ll need blood from someone else. We never know if any mishaps would happen to us when we step out of our doorstep.

Like for instance, the old lady that was knocked down by a reversing lorry. It all happen just like a flash, no one could anticipated anything. You never know, the blood that you’ve donated could have saved a life.

Myths and facts of Blood Donation

• Many might complain that it takes up a lot of time to donate. However that fact is that it takes less than half an hour. The process is really quick and fast, and most importantly hassle free.
• “Ooooouchh” The needle looks so intimating!! It’s got to feel real pain. Trash that thought out of your mind. The pain that one feel is really minimal, the medical officers are rather professional and they apply adequate anesthetics to your skin which makes it feel almost painless.
  
• The whole process is definitely safe. All needles are carefully sterile and clean and disposed after use.
  

These are some of the of the thoughts that might discourage one from donating blood. Eliminate them with the good thoughts of helping others, only then you can feel a sense of joy.

Its not like everyone is capable of giving blood. there are some requirements as well.

Weight : At least 45 kg (100 Ibs.) for both males and females

Age : 16 to 60 years

Health : Generally good

Well Being : Feeling well that day.

Haemoglobin level: at least 12.5 g/dl

The list just goes on and on. There are also people who really wish to help, but have weak veins or some other physical problems in them.

I’m feeling really great and fortunate to be able to give blood. The sense of satisfactory is unmeasurable.

So if you meet the basic requirement, what are you waiting for. Give blood now!

Some pictures,

This is the cute blood drop ball that they give you to squeeze to pump your blood out quickly.
The certificate that acknowledge your donation

Your generosity by donating blood can certainly make a difference between life and death.

For more information, log on to http://www.hsa.gov.sg/html/consumer/ctm_how_to_be_a_donor.html

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