Activities

We organize Blood Donation Camp at various places like

• Industry,
• Collage,
• Church or Temple,
• Residential Society etc.

and on events like

• get together of particular Community,
• Religious function (Ganesh Utsav)
• 14/June -World Blood Donor Day,
• 1/October – Voluntary Blood Donation Day etc.

• In our country, there is 40% shortage of blood supply.
• 1 unit of your blood can save life of 1to 3 patients, which is a great service to humanity.
• Our body contains 5 to 6 liters of blood.
• During blood donation, 350 ml to 450 ml blood is collected.
• Donated blood volume is replenished within 24 hours.
• Person between 18-65 years of age and weighing more than 45kg can donate blood every 3 months, which is 100% safe.
• Male can donate blood every after Three months and female can donate blood every after Four months.

The Human blood is made up of different-different cells.The main components of blood are,

• WBC (White Blood Cell)
• RBC (Red Blood Cell)
• PLASMA (Fluid like substance)
• PLATELET (Helps in controlling bleeding)

• At the time of Accident
• Natural Calamities
• Major Operation
• Combat Maternal Mortality
• Patients of Leukemia, Thalassemia, Hemophilia, Sickle Cell etc.

• Plasma is replaced within about 24 hours
• Red cells need about 4 to 6 weeks for complete replacement.
• That’s reason one can donate whole blood after at least 8 weeks

• Save the life of injured person
• Regular Blood Donor can get blood easily at the time of need
• Regular health and blood are checked up
• Have feeling of happiness and satisfaction towards society
• Regular Blood Donation (2 to 3 times a year)
• Lowers cholesterol
• Lowers lipid level
• Decreases incidences of heart attack, strokes

• Person having good general health and feeling well.
• Individuals who are between 18-60 years of age meet weight (45 kg) requirements and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.
• Hemoglobin of a person should be approximately more than 12.5 gram percent.
• A healthy human being can donate blood after every 3 month which means 4 times in a year.

• Blood Donation process, from the time donor arrives until leaves, takes about 30 minutes.
• The donation itself takes only 8to 10 minutes on average.
• Make Sure that you have light meal and have plenty of water within last 4 hours.
• For any medication during last 3 days or any illness during last 6 months must inform to the doctor.
• Before 3 days of blood donation, no consumption of Alcohol, Drugs, cigarette should be done.
• Weight, Hemoglobin, Blood Grouping, Pulse, Blood Pressure and other necessary physical examination are done.

• Drink plenty of fluids (Water/Juice).
• No Extra diet is required.
• Take rest for 10-15 minutes.
• Do not lift heavy objects with the arm used for donation on the same day.
• If blood oozes form the puncture, press firmly on the area for 5-10 minutes and raise the affected arm.
• If dizziness/fainting occur, lie down and raise your legs.
• After donation, you can do your routine work.
• Do not smoke or chew tobacco/gutkha for 3 hours.
• Avoid alcohol for 6 hours.
• Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours.
• You can donate blood after 3 months.

• HIV/AIDS
• Hepatitis-B
• Hepatitis-C
• Syphilis
• Malaria
• If a blood sample tests positive for any diseases, then
• Tests are repeated in duplicate.
• Complete confidentiality is maintained about the test results.
• Only donor is informed, counseled & encouraged for further testing.
• Referrals to health experts are provided along with follow-ups.