Blood Donation Program
Did you know 1 in 3 people need blood? But despite this only 1 in 30 people will donate blood. To make people aware of the importance of blood donation Chandra Foundation has been organizing blood donation program for 3 years in every 3 months. Here are some important tips and benefits. Check it out.
Who can give blood?
- People can give blood if they:
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- are aged between 16-65 years.
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- are fit, healthy and not suffering from a flu, cold or other illness in the previous 7 days.
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- are prepared by having plenty of liquid the day before donation, especially in warm weather. In addition, in the 3 hours before donating, please drink at least 3 good-sized glasses of water/juice.
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- weight of more than 45 kg (16-17 years old need to weight more than 50kg).
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- eat something in the 3 hours before donating.
Please, bring identification card and also bring at least one form of pp size photo.
And some interesting facts:
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- Within 24-48 hours of giving blood, your blood volume is completely restored.
- Negative blood is universal and can be given to anyone.
- 470ml of blood is collected when you donate blood.
- You can donate double platelets-helping twice as many people.
- It may lower the risk of heart disease and heart attack.
