YOU ARE SOMEBODY'S TYPE, DONATE BLOOD

 Let’s restore faith in humanity.  Donate blood, Save lives :)

 Scores of people lose their lives, on a daily basis, due to the unavailability of blood in hospitals or blood banks. Ever imagined the pain these people and their families go through? Even a drop of blood is precious for those battling their lives in hospitals due to unfortunate incidents. Guess what happens when you donate your blood? You save lives. You bring happiness to people's lives.  

 Several people believe that donating blood might be painful. Look at this young man donating blood. Does he look in pain? NO, right? There's no need to worry about the pain as it's just a pinch which is not as bad as the pain of the people who need it.

What happens before you donate blood?

Before donating blood, you’d be medically examined by the doctors to check if you are fit to donate blood. You’d also be asked if you have gotten a tattoo done in the past six months, or were diagnosed with any diseases in the past year. Consumption of alcohol or smoking cigarettes is also prohibited before blood donation.

What happens after you donate blood?

About a pint of blood from your body is collected in several test tubes and sent for testing in the laboratories. Several tests are performed to check any kind of disease. The donor is informed accordingly regarding the tests and its results and only the fit ones are further eligible for donation. After the testing is done, it is stored at the blood bank and sent to hospitals as the need may be.

You think you'll lose blood and fall sick!?

No, these are myths and a lot of people fall for them. You won't lose blood or fall sick or lose weight after blood donation. A human body is capable of replacing that pint of blood within 24 hours.

“A single pint can save three lives, a single gesture can create a million smiles.”  - Anonymous

Rtr. Amogh Hattangadi donates blood at a blood donation camp organized by Rotaract Club of Thane East on July1, 2019.
Photo Courtesy: Dipthi Bhat

Health benefits of blood donation?

Blood donation includes good health and also reduces the risk of cancer and hemochromatosis.

It reduces the risk of damage to the liver and pancreas. It helps in reducing obesity and improves cardiovascular health.

 Look for the day when nobody has to forward emergency messages regarding blood. Just take a step forward and make this world beautiful. One should understand the importance of blood donation as someday it can help you or your loved ones. It is just a matter of a few minutes and it can be a lifesaver.

So, go out there, be a hero and donate blood. Don't let any fear stop you from doing this wonderful work. Do it for yourself and do it for someone in need. Your blood type is someone's blood type too.

World blood donation day is celebrated on June 14 every year. 

Written by

Rtr. Shreya Doshi

Rotaract Club of Thane East

Edited by
Rtr. Dipthi Bhat & Rtr. Namrata Sharma
Editor 2019-20
Rotaract Club of Thane East