SMCB Bloodletting Year 15: Dugong Alay, Sagip Buhay!

𝐒𝐌𝐂𝐁 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟏𝟓: 𝐃𝐮𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐩 𝐁𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐲! �

Once again, the SMCB Community comes together to make a difference! � 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦—a meaningful tradition where every drop of blood becomes a gift of hope and life.

� 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 (𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲)
� 𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 – 𝟒:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌
� In partnership with the 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 – 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐒𝐍 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦

Here are the guidelines as directed by the Philippine Red Cross:

� 𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: Donors may donate blood every 3 months.

� 𝐁𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐅𝐈𝐓𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍:
a.) Stimulates your bone marrow to produce new, active cells, helping blood-forming organs function more effectively.
b.) Provides a personal health check—you will learn your blood type, hemoglobin levels, and blood pressure.
c.) Increases the supply of volunteer blood donor to meet community needs.
d.) Gives you a sense of fulfillment for helping others.

� 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒:
• Age: 18-60 years old (16-17 years old may donate with parental consent)
• Weight: At least 50 kgs.
• Blood Pressure: 100/70 - 140/90
• Sleep: Minimum of 6 hours
• Must be free from illnesses (heart, lungs, kidney, stroke, epilepsy, etc.)
• No cough or colds
• No tattoos or ear piercings done within the past year
• No major surgery within the past year
• No minor surgery within the past 6 months
• No antibiotic intake within the past month
• No open wounds
• Must be in general good health

� 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒: 𝐁𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐃
a.) Get enough rest and sleep.
b.) Avoid alcohol intake for at least 12 hours.
c.) Refrain from taking medication for at least 24 hours.
d.) Eat light meals and avoid fatty foods.
e.) Drink plenty of water or juice.

Through one simple donation, you can spread kindness and help save lives. Let’s continue fostering a culture of care, wellness, and service—within our community and beyond. �

Together, let’s share the gift of life. See you there! �

𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐃, 𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒! ��

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