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Our friends in Vadapalani are conducting a blood donation camp with the help of Royapettah Govt. Hospital at Vadapalani on 10th Dec 2006. Please see the route map & other details below.

Please pass on the message to your friends.
Note:This is the third year we are conducting the camp.Number of donors in the first year was 46,second year - 100.This year we are aiming for 200 donors.


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Venue : Shakespeare Matriculation School,
No. 52A,South Sivan Koil Street,
Vadapalani,
Chennai - 600 026.
Date : 10th Dec 2006
Time : 10 AM - 1PM
Contact : 98414 00952, 98413 25973

Blood collected will be given to Royapettah Govt. Hospital.

Attached is the route to venue







Why is blood required?

Many lifesaving medical treatments require blood transfusions. What and how many blood products are given to a patient will depend on his or her individual needs. Some of the patients in need of blood transfusion :


Victims of traumatic injuries and accidents
Leukemia patients
Burn patients
Those receiving organ or bone marrow transplants
Premature babies
Cancer patients
Patients undergoing certain surgeries

Here's what you do for donating blood:

Have a good meal and lot of fluids before you donate blood.
You will be asked a few questions about your health, previous blood donation history (if any) and will be given a form to fill up.
All information you provide is confidential and will not be made available to any agency or authority.
You will undergo a medical examination including height, weight, blood pressure and haemoglobin to ensure that you are healthy enough to donate blood.
Donor safety is as important as blood safety. If found fit, you can donate blood.
You will not develop any disease through blood donation.
It takes about 10 minutes to donate blood - less than the time an average telephone call takes.

Eligibility for blood donation:

Age - 18 to 60 years
Weight - above 45 kgs
Haemoglobin - above 12.5g (we will be checking this at the time of donation)
No malaria, jaundice or typhoid or any major surgery in the last 12 months.
No medication 72 hrs prior to donation. Those on medication for diabetes or hypertension cannot donate.
A proper breakfast/lunch before donation.

Some FAQ's about Blood Donation:

Why should I donate Blood?
To save human life, only human blood can be used. It has no substitute.

Will I feel weak if I donate Blood?
No. You have about 5 litres of blood in your body, you donate only 350 ml which is made up by your system within 24 hours to 36 hours in quantity and in 2-3 weeks in quality. You can return to your job immediately after donation.

How do I know that I am fit to donate Blood?
You will be asked to donate blood only if you are declared medically fit and between the age of 18-60 years, and not less than 45 kgs weight.

How often can I donate Blood?
You can safely donate blood once in every three months.

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