To all my friends or passerby who happens to see this, if its possible, i'd like to welcome those who're interested to join me for Blood donation.
Date: Either 22/09/07 or 23/09/07(Coming wkend Sat/Sun)
Time: To be confirm
Venue: Bloodbank@HSA located at 11 Outram Road [opposite Outram Park MRT Station].
Even if i know that i may be going alone, but i'll still post this just in case if anyone who're interested but don't know what to do about it or who're afraid to go alone.
Please drop me a tag msg to let me know, or how to even contact you if you're interested.
Sharing my experiences
My first blood donation experience 3mths ago was a great and fullfilling one.
It's painless to me.
Seriously, i don't feel a thing when they draw out the blood from me. As they'll first numb the particular area of your arms before they'll insert the "BIG" needle.
After finish blood donation. It feels really great. This is where i couldn't explain how great the feeling is to some. Maybe after you tried it out on your own, you'll get what i mean.
Oh, to those who're concern about the time it takes to donate and all...
Consider myself lucky, as that day wasn't so crowded. It only took me about 30mins or less to both registering and get my blood donated.
Some photos to share
Entering with fear.
Coming out with great accomplishment.
This is what you'll get. "Not sure if its everytime or for the first timer"
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Abstract
Blood donation saves lives. This is a simple statement, yet it captures the altruism of donating blood. To donate blood, one must have a genuine, unselfish concern for others. It is all about helping fellow human beings when it matters most.
In fact, I am told that Singapore is amongst 39 countries where every drop of blood collected comes from voluntary unpaid donors. Of our 4 million residents, 1% donate blood . Of this 1%, one-third donate blood regularly, or 2 to 3 times a year. While this shows that blood donors are indeed a rare breed, it also shows that many more Singaporeans can come forward to donate blood. In order to ensure a constant and stable supply of safe blood to meet the needs of patients , we need more people to not just be aware of the importance of blood donation but also to come forward and donate blood regularly.
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I couldn't agree more to the abstract above. But i can only voice out one concern. I've friends who're interested, but not all who're interested can donate, and that they're people who have a genuine, unselfish concern for others too.
Please click Basic Requirements for Blood Donation To find out more about who can donate?
Lastly...
The Location & Operating hours
Bloodbank@HSA is located at 11 Outram Road [opposite Outram Park MRT Station] [Beside SGH aka Singapore General Hospital].
The opening hours are as follows:
Tuesday to Thursday : 9am - 6.30pm
Friday : 9am - 8.00pm
Saturday : 9am - 4.30pm
Sunday : 9am - 2.00pm
Mondays & public holidays : Closed
Blood Donation Saves Lifes. Be Part Of It.
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