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Donate blood at a blood bank or at a blood donation camp…

Every 2 seconds someone in India requires blood and yet blood is perennially in short supply. Therefore, there cannot be a nobler activity than donating blood as a voluntary blood donor. Blood transfusion is a critical need for accident victims, trauma victims, premature babies, patients undergoing surgery etc.

Voluntary blood donors need to come forward to prevent the entry of professional donors who have higher incidence of diseases, which affects the quality of blood also. You can walk-in into the nearest blood bank and donate blood as a voluntary donor. Some blood banks also have mobile vans which reach out to blood donors.

Then there are websites and apps which are platforms for blood donors and patients. When need arises for blood in your vicinity, you will receive a message stating the location where you may report to donate blood. Blood donation camps and blood drives are organized in various cities of India regularly and especially on days like 1st October (National Voluntary Blood Donor Day), 15th August (Independence Day), 26th January (Republic Day).

It is heartening to note that these events attract good response. For the ready reference of blood donors and blood requirers, we furnish below in 'Whom Can You Contact?' section details of organisations active in this field.

Specific aspects to be noted and followed by blood donors...

Any healthy adult in the age group 18 - 65 years, weighing more than 45 kg and having minimum haemoglobin of 12.5 units can donate blood. The plasma part of the blood gets replaced in 48 hours, whereas red blood cells are fully replenished in 6 to 8 weeks. Hence it is a misconception that blood donation leads to weakness.

However, once a person donates blood, he or she cannot do it again for the next 3 months. You must abstain from alcohol and smoking for 48 hours before donating. You should not have suffered from any transmittable diseases in the recent past. You should not be taking any medication presently and must not have had surgery in the last 6 months. You need to be free from medical conditions like hypertension, cardiac problems, venereal diseases, AIDS etc.

The blood donation may be done at any hospital, clinic or at an outdoor blood donation camp. To begin with, you will be asked about your medical history following which vital parameters like blood pressure, hemoglobin, temperature etc will be measured. You will be made to lie down, the area of the arm will be cleansed and a disposable needle will be inserted to draw the blood.

The blood collects in a bag and after 1 pint of blood is collected in about 10 minutes, the process is over. The area of the arm is bandaged and after rest of 15 minutes you are free to leave. Donated blood is separated into red blood cells, platelets and plasma. While whole blood lasts for 35 days, the shelf life of components is as follows: Red blood cells: 35 days, red blood cells with preservatives: 42 days, platelets: 5 days and plasma: 1 year.

Agra

Blessing Foundation

They conduct blood donation camps regularly in Agra.

T-13, 3rd Floor, Friends Tower, Sanjay Place, Agra 282002

0562-400 8086, 89291 00802

Web Page

Agra

Walk With Humanity Foundation

Blood donation camps are organised by them regularly in Agra and environs.

B-34 Keshav Kunj, Jaipur House, Agra 282002

89587 01801

www.walkwithhumanity.org

All India

Become a Blood Donor through Facebook

You can sign up as a blood donor with Facebook by clicking on the link below.. When individuals or organizations (blood banks, hospitals) are in need of blood, they will create a request post and Facebook will automatically notify about the request to blood donors who are nearby. Donors can then review the request and, if they wish to respond, contact the requestor directly through WhatsApp, Messenger or a phone call.

www.facebook.com/donateblood

Asansol

'The Blood Alliance' by United HOPE Foundation

By arranging regular blood donation camps, they help in meeting the blood requirements of nearby Blood Bank, local hospitals and of individuals in cases of emergency.

Narayani Vihar Complex, Asansol 713304

70016 95967, Whatsapp: 76792 66710

Facebook Page

Chennai

Team BLEED

This is a group of voluntary blood donors who meet emergency blood requirements. Please post your requirement of blood on their Facebook page.

9600161908

Facebook Page

Dehradun

JOY (Just Open Yourself)

Blood donation and awareness drives are conducted each quarter basis in collaboration with Shri Mahant Inderesh Hospital. The drives are promoted via social media, banners and pamphlets. Also set up booths in schools, colleges, offices and societies to encourage blood donation.

23 Krishan Nagar, Back Gate Of ONGC, Dehradun 248001

Jai Sharma

89798 39966

justopneyourself.org

Delhi-NCR

'Jeevan Daan' by Cancer Care Trust

The Trust arranges blood donation camps at different locations across NCR from time to time.

E - 37, First Floor, New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi 110096

96433 35086, 011-6588 1004

cancaretrust.org

Delhi-NCR

Helping Hand India NGO

If you are an individual or company, with at least 80 to 90 blood donors, please approach them for help in organising the blood donation camp.

A6, Nishat Park, Kakrola, Near Dwarka Mor Metro Station, New Delhi 110078

99907 73454, 98736 77291

Requirements to host a blood donation camp

Delhi-NCR

Indian Red Cross Society

Blood donation camps are organised regularly in the States of Delhi, Haryana and U.P. You are welcome to approach them to hold a blood donation camp in your area.

1, Red Cross Road, New Delhi 110001

For blood donation camp call 011-23711551 Extn 103

Blood Donations Camp Schedule

Delhi-NCR

Sapna

Sapna organises blood donation camps all over Delhi through blood banks of Safdarjung Hospital, AIIMS and the Trauma Centre. Blood so collected is utilsed towards the blood needs of poor patients staying in Safdarjung Hospital dharamshala and Rajgarhia Vishram Sadan of AIIMS.

Flat No. 8086, Pocket D-8, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110070

Poonam (Blood Donation Incharge): 97176 85397, Office: 011-2673 1271

Web Page

Hyderabad

'Blood Donation Drives' by Seva Bharathi

Seva Bharathi frequently conducts blood donation drives across Telangana. In addition to collecting blood for various needs, they also raise awareness about the importance of blood donation among common people.

3-2-106, Nimboli Adda, Kachiguda, Hyderabad 500027

70329 18861, 040-2461 0056

sevabharathi.org

Hyderabad

Helping Hand Foundation

Conduct blood donation camps. Also promote donation of blood to Osmania General Hospital and if you want to take this route fill up the registration form on the link below.

H.No: # 9-4-84/16, First Floor, Janaa Heights, Kakatiya Nagar Colony,
Nanal Nagar X Roads, Opp Olive Hospital, Hyderabad 500008

040-2352 2004, 2352 4645

Blood Donation Registration Form

Hyderabad

NTR Memorial Trust Blood Banks

They organise 'Legendary Blood Donation Drive' every year on January 18 which is NTR's death anniversary. On that day, over 100 blood donation camps are conducted at various locations in AP and Telangana. If people or organisations approach, these blood banks will help organize a Voluntary Blood Donation Drive.

Blood Bank Locations: Guntur: 0863-233 8444, Hyderabad: 040-3079 9999,
Tirupati: 0877-225 5668, Visakhapatnam: 0891-255 5858

ntrtrust.org

Indore

Blood Sure

Blood donation camps are being organised regularly. For urgent blood requirements, their volunteers come forward to donate blood.

Raghav Baldwa

94250 69230

Facebook Page

Jaipur

'Campaign Donate Blood - Save Life' by Naya Sawera

Naya Sawera organises blood donation camps 3-4 times every year. They focus on inspiring youngsters to donate blood and also participate in the drives.

A-18, Classic Residency, Hem Marg, New Sanganer Road, Sodala Jaipur 302019

96490 20121

nayasawera.org

Ludhiana

Parshuram Foundation

They organize & manage blood donation camps and make the blood available to the people who are suffering from critical diseases.

Link Road, Partap Chowk, Ludhiana-141003

94177 02445

parshuramfoundation.org.in

Mumbai

'Manav Blood Donation Movement' by Tarun Mitra Mandal

Organise regular blood donation camps at various locations in Mumbai. At each camp almost 3500-4000 units of blood is collected.

C/o. Gada & Haria, 5 Framroz Court, 2nd Floor, Dadasaheb Phalke Road, Dadar (E), Mumbai 400014

Vikas Vira

72082 01919

thetmm.org

Mumbai

'Save a Life' (SAL) Initiative for Platelet Donation

Join this initiative by Tata Memorial Hospital and become a platelet donor. One of the crucial requirements during cancer treatment is regular transfusion support. Without adequate platelet and blood transfusions there cannot be a chance of cure from cancer. Platelet donors help save lives of cancer patients.

Dept of Transfusion Medicine, 5th Floor, Service 'D' Block Bldg, Tata Memorial Hospital, Dr. E Borges Road, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400012

022-2417 7000, Ext.No. 4682/4681/4690/4657

tmc.gov.in

Mumbai

Sant Nirankari Blood Bank

Blood donation camps have been held at diverse locations like Bhopal, Ahmedabad, Anand, Bareilly, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Delhi-NCR, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Kota, Lucknow, Mumbai, Ponta Sahib, Pune, Surat etc. Call them to find out the date and location for the next camp.

3rd Floor, Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan, Western Express Highway, Hanuman Road, Vile Parle (East), Mumbai 400057

022-2619 5539, 99699 83340

Web Page

Mumbai

Think Foundation

They organise blood donation camps every week in Mumbai. If you are an organisation that wishes to hold a blood donation camp and need help with logistics, contact Think Foundation. They also call up donors listed with them whenever emergency cases arise. Collection of almost 20% of Mumbai's blood requirement is coordinated by them.

A-101, Valmiki Apartments, Sunder Nagar, Kalina, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400098.

Vinay Shetty

91361 22341, 91360 42342

www.thinkfoundation.org

Mumbai

Umang Foundation

Team Umang organises blood donation camps in the city and also associates with organizations and residential societies inteerested in organising blood donation camps.

c/o Mr Ashish Goyal, 1506, Ruby Building, Nirmal Lifestyles Residency - Phase 2, LBS Marg, Mulund West, Mumbai 400080

98199 40222

www.umangfoundation.org

Navi Mumbai

Mother Foundation Charitable Trust

Blood donation camps are held regularly in Navi Mumbai and Panvel. Blood collected is given to blood bank of Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel.

203, Mahavir Palace, Plot 341 - 342, Sector 31, Vashi Gaon, Navi Mumbai 400703.

022-2781 1317, 84248 72829

www.mothercharitable.org

Pune

Jankalyan Blood Bank

This blood bank is run by a public charitable trust. If you are planning to organize a Blood Donation Camp at your location, Jankalyan Blood Bank is ready to support you.

1003, Shukrawar Peth, Near Swargate Bus Stand, Sarasbag Road, Pune 411002

020-2444 9527, 2444 4502

Preparations needed to host a blood donation camp

Rajkot

'Life Blood Centre' by Project 'Life' (An NGO)

This centre serves the underprivileged. Organizations, schools or community members can sponsor Blood Donation Drives and Life Blood Centre will join as partner in the Drive.

24, Vijay Plot, Malaviya Road, Rajkot 360002

0281-223 4242 / 43

www.life4life.org.in/blood.php

Shimla

Almighty Blessings (NGO)

Have been organising blood donation camps every Sunday for over 11 years now and have collected over 20,000 units of blood for Shimla's Kamala Nehru Hospital and Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC).

Sarbjeet Singh 'Bobby'

94180 61000, 94180 26572, 0177-280 6100

Facebook Page

Surat

Surat Raktadan Kendra & Research Centre

Their objective is to encourage, motivate and support voluntary blood donation. This ultramodern blood bank is run on "not for profit" basis.

Udhana-Khatodara Health Center, Near Chosath Joganio Matanu Mandir, Udhana - Magdalla Road, Surat 395002

63535 03022, 63528 29515, 0261-263 5532, 263 0114, 263 5534

Web Page

Visakhapatnam

Souls of Humanity

Their blood donation camps meet at least 3 to 5 daily requirements for blood.

24-80-6, Sanath Nagar, Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam

94941 21926, 93908 98367, 82474 53393

soulsofhumanity.org

Visakhapatnam

TOSS- Talent Origin Seva Sangam

They hold blood donation camps regularly in Vizag.

Asivanipalem 58-32-13/1, Kancharapalem, Visakhapatnam 530008

97003 69568, 90301 21324

tossngo.in

What Can You Do?

  • Wish to donate blood regularly as a volunteer donor? Contact the nearest blood bank or one of the organisations listed above.

  • Keen to ensure that more people donate blood? Persuade your friends, relatives and co-workers to become regular blood donors.

  • Aware of an accident victim requiring blood urgently? Post the message on twitter with appropriate hashtags..

  • Know of a patient needing blood for use during surgery? Through websites listed above, find out contact details of nearest blood donor.

  • Want to act as a volunteer at a blood donation camp? Await news of blood donation camp through media and therafter, be present at the venue on the date & time specified.

  • Know about individuals or organisations who organise blood donation camps? Inform us so that they can be listed on this page.

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