Blood
Donation Campaign - The Beauty of Giving Blood
The 25th
anniversary of Black July brings back memories filled with sadness
and loss. For many Canadian Tamils, those memories are also filled
with gratitude for the kindness from fellow Canadians as we sought
refugee from the perils of Sri Lanka. Let us take the opportunity
to give back.
Why
should we give blood?
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A
single donor can save someone’s life |
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No
substitute for human blood |
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Blood
has a shelf life of 5 days |
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Only
3.8% of the Asians donate blood where as 85% of the Caucasian
donate every year. |
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South
Asians are prone to heart disease and we use up more blood
than we give |
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It
only takes half an hour to donate blood |
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New
blood is created instantly in your body when you give blood |
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You
can only donate 1 unit of blood at a time |
What
is blood used for?
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Emergency,
Surgery & Medical treatments |
1
unit = 1 pint = 450 ml |
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Abdominal
surgery
Heart bypass surgery
Car accident
Bleeding disorders
Sickle cell disease
Cancer treatment
Hip or knee surgery
Brain surgery
Organ transplantation
Kidney transplantation
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4
units
8 units
50 units
On going treatments as needed
On going treatments as needed
8 units/per treatment
4 units
10 units
10 units
100 units |
What
are the eligibility criteria for donating blood?
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Must
be between 17 and 61 years of age |
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In
general good health, feeling well |
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Weigh
over 50kg (110Lbs) |
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Never
had Malaria |
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Not
travelled within one year to a Country/place where Malaria
is prevalent |
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You
can donate blood every 56 days |
What
do I have to do before I donate Blood?
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You
must not over indulge in alcohol prior to donating blood. |
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You
must not have visited the dentist 3 days prior to donating
blood |
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You
must not have had tattoos or piercing 6 month prior to donating
blood |
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Eat
3 good meals before donating blood the day of and day before |
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Drink
lots of water |
How
do I donate Blood?
Step 1: Register before you
go:
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Go
to www.blood.ca/partnersforlife |
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Click
on “join Partners for Life”. Then click on “Member” |
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Click
on “Sign me up to donate with my team!” |
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Fill
out the secure form and click “Submit” |
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Group
name: Tamil Canadians |
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Partner
ID: CANA009345 |
| Note:
If you require assistance with registration, please call 416-240-0078. |
Step
2: Find a clinic close to you and make an appointment by calling
Canadian Tamil Congress at (416) 240-0078. Click here
for list of all clinics.
What
happens at the Blood Donation clinic?
Step 1: Registration
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Proof
of identity (Please take one piece of ID with you) |
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Read
pamphlet |
Step 2: Screening
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Hemoglobin,
blood pressure, temperature |
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Donor
questionnaire |
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Private
interview with screening nurse |
Step 3: Donation
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Disinfecting |
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Safe
to donate |
Step 4: Recovery
For more
information call Canadian Blood Services at 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888-236-6283).
