Why Donate Blood?

Why Donate Blood?

Blood can be defined as the fluid we have in our bodies that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. It also carries waste to be eliminated from the body.It the life of an individaul. We have between 4 and 6 liters of blood in our adult bodies depending on size.
There are tens of thousands of pints of blood that are needed every day to help people.
Some of the reasons people need blood are:

•     Blood is needed every minute
•     To replace blood lost because of accidents or diseases.
•     To treat shock due to injury.
•     For Major & Minor surgeries including open heart surgeries, transplants etc.
•     For burn victims.
•     For patients suffering from Anemia.
•     During child birth for the mother.
•     For exchange transfusion for new born infants.
•     To make blood derivatives which are used to treat medical problems.
•     For children suffering from ailments like Thalassaemia, Hemophilia (bleeding disorders) , Leukemia, Blood Cancer.

Almost all serious health issues use blood donated by people like you and me to save lives.
Blood that is donated last a little more than 40 days. Then it must be disposed of. That means we need to constantly replenish the blood so it is there when someone needs it.
Holidays are usually when blood is in short supply. Maybe next holiday season that could be your gift to a needing person.

Blood donation gives, a proud feeling of touching someone’s life in such a beautiful way. Its an experience that no words can define. You have to donate blood yourself to find out. By keeping the blood line flowing, you will greatly contribute towards a healthier, happier society. Do remember, any one may require blood any time. Including ourselves and our dear ones. You also benefit in other ways by donating blood. It reduces the chances of ischemic heart diseases (beginning of heart problems) as frequent donations reduce the accumulated and unwanted iron load from the body. Your blood donation will also get you your blood insurance from us.

Your blood could save a baby, a child, a mother, a father, a grandfather, a grandmother.
They cannot make blood, it is a gift we all have inside of us to give to those who are injured, sick, or in need.
Those are the best reasons to donate blood. Not everyone can save a life. But you have an opportunity to. Don''t waste it.