22+ Years OF ORGANIZING BLOOD DONATION CAMPS
Donate Blood - Save Lives
JIYO AUR JEEVAN DO
The God Almighty has blessed us with lot of bounties, better than a lot many if we look upon our Nation. This realization motivated a few of our colleagues to come together and make an effort to return a little back to the society in one form or another. Though the efforts have been small yet we have been able to do them consistently over past more than 20 years.
First thing that came to our mind was Blood Donation and we started holding the Blood Donation Camps in 2001. We are fortunate that we have been able to regularly hold these camps and on the way, were able to fix the National Days of 26th January and 15th August, for holding the Camps. It is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction that we have been able to hold 56 camps so far, contributing 8322 units.
Over a period of time, our Blood Donors have become very regular Donors, waiting for 26th January and 15th August. It serves the dual purpose of noble job of blood donation as well as observing the National Festivals with lot of reverence and discharging social responsibility.
CONTRIBUTIONS
“They only Live, who Live for Others…”
Why donate blood?
WHAT IS THE NEED TO DONATE BLOOD?
Human beings are the only source of blood and there is no substitute for it. Thus it becomes mandatory for every responsible, healthy citizen to donate blood for the ailing humanity. It has been estimated that there is an annual requirement of 8 to 10 million units of blood in our country but only half of it is met with. Therefore, it is the need of the hour to create awareness in our country amongst general public regarding voluntary blood donation and hence to boosts the existing blood supply.
The gift of blood donated by you will kindle the light of life in many as your blood is needed by large number of patients in the hospital. Out of the total donation around 70-75% is donated by non-remunerated voluntary donors and 20-25%is by replacement donors. Of the total donations, around 80% is subjected for blood component preparation such as :
- Platelet Rich Plasma / Platelet concentrates.
- Fresh Frozen Plasma
- Cryoprecipitate
- Packed red blood cells
The red cell concentrate and the blood components thus prepared are transfused to various surgical and medical patients both in emergency and routine hours.
WHO CAN DONATE BLOOD?
Donor should be in good health, physically fit and mentally alert.
Donor should be between 18 to 65 years of age.
Weight should be more than 45 kgs.
Haemoglobin levels should be more than 12.5 gm%.
Donor’s vitals should be in normal range i.e Normal temperature, pulse rate and respiratory rate.
Systolic and diastolic blood pressures are to be within normal limits at the time of donation.
The time interval between two blood donations should be at least three months.
DONOR SHOULD NOT BE IN FASTING STATE.
Sugar levels should be normal.
More Facts:
- You cannot get AIDS or any other disease by giving blood.
- The gift of Blood is the gift of Life. There is no substitute for human Blood.
- No valid substitute for blood when needed get it from other human beings
- Any day, these facts could mean the difference between life and death.
- Every 2 sec, someone needs a blood transfusion.
- Blood cannot be manufactured it can only be donated.
- One Unit of Blood can save up to three lives.
WHO CANNOT DONATE BLOOD?
If the donor is suffering from any of the following problems:
- HEART DISEASE
- DIABETES
- JAUNDICE RELATED TO HEPATITIS B OR C
- ASTHMA
- EPILEPSY
- ANY HISTORY OF BLEEDING DISORDER
- UNEXPLAINED WEIGHT LOSS
- CANCER
- NEUROLOGICAL/ENDOCRINAL PROBLEMS
- KIDNEY DISEASE
YOUR FACTS ABOUT BLOOD AND BLOOD DONATION
- The average adult has 10 to 12 units of blood in their body;
- Your one donation can save up to 3 lives!
- No valid substitute for blood so when you need it the only place to get it is from other human beings;
- Any day, these facts could mean the difference between life and death;
- Every 2 sec, someone needs a blood transfusion;
- You cannot get AIDS or any other disease by giving blood;
- You can give whole blood every 90 days, single platelets every 48 hours.
- Blood cannot be manufactured it can only be donated. This means only you can save a life that needs blood.
- Saving a life does not require heroic deeds. You could just do it with a small thought and an even smaller effort by saying “yes” for Blood Donation.
- The gift of Blood is the gift of Life. There is no substitute for human Blood.
- One Unit of Blood can save up to three lives.