DONATING MY BLOOD SO THAT OTHERS MIGHT LIVE! It will cost you one half hour of your time...and you might be able to save lives! For those of you who are interested in donating your blood, please note that you must:
Be 18 years of age and no older than 71
Be In good health
Not have travelled to Haiti or Guyana, for example in the last three months
When arriving in the hall of the Chamber where you will be donating your Blood, you are usually guided in answering questions prior to giving your blood. Your blood pressure is checked and you must then consult with the nurse whom you may ask all the questions. After that, you will meet the doctor who will review your chart and give the nurses the approval to take your blood or not. You might be referred for various reasons. When giving blood, you do not have to fast, on the contrary, you will have eaten and sandwiches are provided for you if you did not. The Blood donation takes about 10-15 minutes. After giving your blood you do need to drink at least 1 to 11/2 liters of water for rehydration. At the end of the day, you have satisfied yourself because you have given blood that will save many lives. ..and you've only spent half an hour doing that. Our Hospitals need blood for their operations and certain illnesses for their patients ... And who knows? One day it might be you who might need blood or a blood transfusion. Hence, the Rotary Club of Saint Martin Nord, the Rotaract Club, and HELP SAINT MARTIN Association have joined forces and we are proud to invite each and everyone who qualifies to donate Blood to do so at the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE building on French St. Martin in Concordia on Friday and Saturday, January 27 and 28 from 9AM to 2PM. SUPPORT OUR BLOOD DRIVE AND DONATE YOUR BLOOD TO SAVE LIVES!
