Rustomjee Cambridge International School and Junior College
Date: 10.01.11
For Grades 1 to 9
Dear Parents,
As we begin our sports week with gusto and enthusiasm, we also embark on a journey of health, fitness and awareness, in partnership with different organizations.
As a part of our awareness drive, we have partnered with Think, an NGO working for the cause of Thallassaemia and organizing Blood Donation Drives.
With them, the Grade-6 students have taken up the cause of motivating and organizing a blood donation drive in our school on 16th January, 2011-Sunday.
We request all of the parents to encourage the students by participating in this drive in large numbers. Please find below the FAQ’S and registration slip.
For queries, you can contact Ms. Jasmina or Ms. Prachi at the school office, between 12:00 and 2:00 pm.
Kindly fill in the registration slip and submit to the class teacher by Friday, 14th January, 2011. Timings for 16th January, 2011 will be allotted on Saturday- 15th January, 2011.
Grade- 6 students
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StudentName: ____________________________________
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The following people from our family are willing to partner with Grade -6 students in their blood donation drive and donate blood on 16th January, 2
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We have read all the instructions and agree to abide by them.
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1. Drink Extra fluids before your donation.
You can begin to drink extra fluids the day before your donation. Water and juices are great, but try to avoid a lot of caffeine.
2. B e sure to eat!
Don’t skip breakfast on the day of your donation. Your body will need extra energy to donate a pint of blood. You will also feel better after donating if you have eaten a meal a few hours before.
3. No strenuous exercise before or after donating.
If you exercise before donating, be sure to drink even more fluids to replace what you lost during your workout.
4. Don’t drink hot liquids, smoke or chew gum just prior to donating.
This can cause your temperature to be falsely elevated.
5. Wear comfortable clothing.
Wear clothing with sleeves that can be easily rolled up above the elbow, as well as something that you will feel comfortable in while on the cot during the donation process.
6. Relax !
You may feel a little nervous, especially if this is your first time donating blood. Most people find that donating blood is much easier than they imagined, and fun too !
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1. Why should I donate blood?
There are more than 1000 children suffering from Thalassaemia Major in the city. They need blood transfusions once every 15 days on an average, throughout their lives. Then there are cancer patients, surgery cases, women in childbirth, accident cases – all of whom need blood. They will get blood only if you donate blood.
2. Can’t blood be organized from any other source?
There is no factory or laboratory where blood can be made. Artificial blood is in an experimental stage. Animal blood cannot be given to human beings. Voluntary blood donation by a human being is the only source of blood in the universe
3. How much blood does my body have?
Each one of us carries between 65 to 75 ml of blood per kg of body weight. Therefore most of us carry between 4 to 6 litres of blood.
4. Will my body not require the blood that is donated?
15 to 20 ml. of blood per kg of body weight is a buffer stock. Therefore, even if you weigh just 50 kgs, you carry almost 1 litre of blood as a buffer.
5. How much blood is donated during blood donation?
350 ml. or 450 ml. of blood is collected from a donor during blood donation. This is a small fraction of the buffer stock of blood in one’s body.
In fact, a donor is allowed to donate 8 ml. per kg of his body weight
6. Is it painful to donate blood?
Any discomfort or problem during or after donating is very uncommon.
After the initial prick of the needle, all you feel is a gentle pressure, but no pain. The entire process of donation takes less than 10 minutes.
7. Is it safe to donate blood?Yes. You will be eligible to donate blood only if you are fit and well. The needle and blood bag used to collect blood come in a sterile pack that cannot be reused. The process is therefore absolutely safe.
8. How much time will it take to donate blood?
The total time including the time taken for registration, donation and refreshments will be 15 minutes.
9. What are the criteria to be fulfilled for donating blood?
You need to be between 18 and 60 years of age, weigh more than 45 kgs., not be on medication at present, not have suffered from major illness in the recent past, and satisfy the conditions mentioned in the Blood Donor Questionnaire
10. Is there any check–up done before blood donation?
Apart from checking the weight, haemoglobin, blood pressure, the blood bank staff will ask you questions about your state of health.
You will not be allowed to donate blood unless found fit by the blood bank.
11. Can I resume my normal duties after donating blood?
You can resume your normal duties half an hour after donating blood, after consuming refreshments given to you. You should not indulge in any rigorous physical activity for 24 hours after donating blood.
12. How often can I donate blood?
In India, you can donate blood four times a year. There has to be an interval of 3 months between two blood donations.
13. Are there any diet restrictions before donating blood?
You should not donate blood on an empty stomach. You should have eaten something in the last 4 hours. You should not donate blood immediately after a full meal. Wait for 45 minutes after a full meal.
14. What are the tests that will be conducted on the blood collected?
Apart from blood grouping, the blood that is collected will be tested for HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Malaria, Jaundice, VDRL
15. Will I be informed about the results of the test performed on the collected blood?
The Blood Donor Questionnaire, which is filled by you before blood donation asks you whether you would you like to be informed about adverse test results. The Blood Bank will not communicate with you if the test results are normal. However if there are any adverse test results the blood bank will communicate with you, if you have indicated your desire to be informed.
16. Is the information provided by me on my medical history and the results of the subsequent tests done on the blood kept confidential?
The information provided by you will be kept confidential.
17. Do I get a Blood Donor Card?
Every Donor gets a Blood Donor Card, which will carry the date of donation and the blood group. This will normally be sent to you after taking the blood to the blood bank and carrying out the grouping tests.
18. Should I donate blood in a drive if my blood group is Rh –ve?
People in need of blood can belong to any blood group. In any city there will be patients with both Rh+ve and Rh-ve blood groups needing blood. If the blood unit is available at one blood bank it can be moved to the hospital where the need is. Therefore, people with Rh-ve blood should also donate blood when they get an opportunity to donate blood in a drive.
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