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MAKING
A DIFFERENCE
Have
you ever felt like you are living life daily
and
going through it,
but
doing it and feeling like you are not making any kind of difference in the
world?
I
think we all feel this sometime in our life, but I found a way where you can
make a huge difference!
Have
you ever donated blood?
Why it is important;
-one
pint of blood can save three lives
-every
2 seconds someone needs a blood transfusion
-over
5 million people need blood yearly
-less
than 38% of people are actually eligible to give blood
-this
is one commodity that cannot be manufactured
-platelets
from the blood only have a 5 day shelf-life
What are the
requirements;
-must be healthy when donating
blood, can't even have a cold
-must be over 17 yrs old (or 16 in
certain states, and must have parental permission)
-must weigh at least 110 pounds
How often can you
donate;
-blood donors, every 56 days
-platelet donors, every 7 days,
but no more than 24 times yearly
-plasma donors, every 28 days
How to prepare for
donating;
-drink plenty of fluids on the day
of your donation
-wear comfortable clothes and
loose sleeves that can be rolled up past the elbow
-bring list of medications you are
taking
-bring an ID
Do's/Don'ts after donating;
-drink plenty of fluids afterwards
-avoid heavy lifting or exercise
-eat properly and try to include
foods with high iron content
Contact information;
-American Red Cross
1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
South Texas Blood & Tissue Center
6211 IH-10 West
San Antonio, TX 78201
Phone: (210) 731-5555
Toll Free: (800) 292-5534
FEEL
GOOD THAT YOU DID SOMETHING IMPORTANT
AND
YOU
MADE A DIFFERENCE IN SOMEONE'S LIFE THAT DAY!!
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