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Bleed for Life 2011

Last year, in partnership with ABS-CBN and incoordination with Philippine Red Cross, we launched the Kapamilya Bloodletting (Bleed for Life) during the MBM 2011 celebration, the event wassuccessful with a total collection of 110 units or 49,500 cc of blood.

Presently, the Blood Center is in need of bloodin order to sustain the quality of blood supply to provide the blood needs ofthe patients and to save lives.

In line with the Eastern Visayas Regional Blood Center of the Philippine Red Cross efforts to serve more patients in the hospitals, we continue to conduct blood letting activities that aims in helping solve the depleting blood supply in the hospitals, it is likewise campaign edfor personal health benefits of donors-those who regularly donate blood, according to recent studies have a lower risk for heart disease.

In this regard, we would like to invite your company organization to be part of this project by becoming an Event Partner. As such we would like to request to assist the medical staff in the registration of donors, to encourage our members to help by donating  blood  and also help in the distribution of food to the medical staff. Join us and be a Blood Donor and SAVE LIFE…

How to donate blood?

Preparation before donating blood

1. Have enough rest and sleep.
2. No alcohol intake 24 hours prior to blood donation. 3. No medications for at least 24 hours prior to blood     donation.
4. Have something to eat prior to blood donation,   avoid fatty food.
5. Drink plenty of fluid, like water or juice.

Steps in donating blood
1. Have your weight taken.
2. Register and honestly and complete the donor registration form.
3. Have your blood type and hemoglobin checked.
4. A physician will conduct a blood donor examination.
5. Actual donation–the amount of blood to be donated (either 350cc or 450cc) will depend on the donor’s weight and blood pressure. It usually takes 10 minutes or less.
6. A 5 to 10 minute rest and plenty of fluid-intake are necessary after donation.

What to do after blood donation?
1. Drink plenty of fluid, like water or juice.
2. Refrain from stooping down after blood donation.
3. Refrain from strenuous activities like:
a. Lifting heavy objects;
b. Driving big vehicles such as bus, trucks, etc.; or
c. Operating big machines.
4. Avoid using the punctured arm in lifting heavy objects.
5. Apply pressure on the punctured site and lift the arm in case the site is still bleeding.
6. If there is discoloration and swelling on the punctured site, you may apply cold compress for 24 hours.
7. If there is dizziness, just lie down with your feet elevated. Drink plenty of juice; and in just a few minutes or so, it will pass.