Today (March 27, 2018), I proudly wore my jacket with the Lapel Pin of Canadian Blood Services @itsinyoutogive on it again. And yes, I donated blood for the 2nd time, and hoping to do so much more often going forward. Don't get me wrong, this post is not really to celebrate my donation, but to encourage others like myself who are just starting to donate or thinking about it. We all need to come forward and do this noble thing, because our people, communities and countries need blood all the time.
It does not cost anything. As the Canadian Blood Services puts it in simple words, "It's in you to give." Surprisingly, blood donors get some health benefits as well. See Donor health benefits section of Wikipedia.
Finally, voluntary blood donation is a very important concept and we need to support it. See World Health Organisation's paper entitled "Towards 100% Voluntary Blood Donation - A Global Framework for Action".
Believe me, it's not hard. If I can do it, anyone can. Just make sure you're well hydrated before sitting in for the donation. If you are in Canada call the Canadian Blood Services at 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) or visit their website at www.blood.ca to schedule your appointment. If you are in any other jurisdiction, contact your national blood services to donate!
Update as of July 05, 2019:
Cheers again! Donated today for the third time and felt awesome.
It does not cost anything. As the Canadian Blood Services puts it in simple words, "It's in you to give." Surprisingly, blood donors get some health benefits as well. See Donor health benefits section of Wikipedia.
Finally, voluntary blood donation is a very important concept and we need to support it. See World Health Organisation's paper entitled "Towards 100% Voluntary Blood Donation - A Global Framework for Action".
Believe me, it's not hard. If I can do it, anyone can. Just make sure you're well hydrated before sitting in for the donation. If you are in Canada call the Canadian Blood Services at 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) or visit their website at www.blood.ca to schedule your appointment. If you are in any other jurisdiction, contact your national blood services to donate!
Update as of July 05, 2019:
Cheers again! Donated today for the third time and felt awesome.
