GIVE BLOOD. GIVE LIFE.

I have been wanting to donate my blood ever since my last donation in Feb 2006. Since then I was not able to spare my share due to underweight. Last year I went and was rejected because my weight was zero point something away from the minimum weight requirement.

The moment when I weight 45kg, I knew I had  to go to the blood bank before my weight fluctuate.In less than 10mins, I gave away a pint of blood. This time round the process was really fast maybe because I had manyblood

    services staffscrowding around me talking to me about their favorite movie 881 and so on, It really helps to kill time. 

The Blood donation process only takes 30min or so.

A) All you need is to meet the requirements below* Weight : At least 45 kg (100 Ibs.) for both males and females * Age : 16 to 60 years* Health : Generally good* Well Being : Feeling well that day.* Haemoglobin level: at least 12.5 g/dlB) Registration1) Register with your ID2) Complete a health assessment questionnaire.3) A blood

    services staff person will insureyour good health for that day, your temperature, pulse, blood pressure and 

      iron level will be taken.4)You will be brought to the blood donor bedonce you are qualify fit for blood drawing.C) Blood Drawing Process1) Your arm 

  will be disinfected2) Painkiller injected3) A needle inserted for the blood drawing process4) 6 test tube of blood to be collected for lab test.5) In 

      approximately 5-15 minutes(

depending on individual's blood flow), a pint of blood will be collected.6) The

  needle will then be removed and a band-aid placed on your arm.[![](/attachments/2008/02/43504_200802211239341.thumb.jpg)](/batch.download.php?aid=240358)Thats it and you are good to go, Its hassle free. Trust me that you will leave the blood bank feeling extremely fulfilled. Giving blood issomething most of us can

spare. Our body has the capacity to make more blood and we will be able to donate again in 56 days. I am schedule for my next donation in May.Don't wait for a donation drive to start giving, start giving anytime when you can.I feel very fortunate to be able to give blood to help someone. Maybe one day youcan consider to help by donating a pint of your own.Don't worry the process is safe and painless,it doesn't hurt at all. Its my 4th pint already.

Donate yours Soon. Its just a pint of Blood.