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We are organizing blood donation camp on 25th March 2018 at Kestopur, Kolkata
Why am I fundraising?
According to WHO 800 mothers around the globe die in pregnancy, childbirth or following childbirth with 99 percent in developing countries. Severe blood loss accounts for 31 percent of mothers' deaths in Asia.
India, which boasts a population of 1.2 billion citizens, is facing a blood shortage crisis and the World Health Organization is making a plea for blood donations. Currently, the country collects about 9 million units each year. The need is 12 million units and donations are only coming from one percent of eligible donors.
RAIGANJ MUKTIR KANDARI are on a path to decrease this gap between the supply and demand. Firstly, we must answer that why only 1% of total eligible donors are donating blood? A single person can only give blood 3-4 times a year. So it is medically impossible for me alone to reduce this ga
What do I plan to do with the funds?
Everything comes at a cost. Even blood donation which is free comes with certain expenses. Below are some places where the funds will be used:
1. Refreshments for the donors.
2.Felicitation of the chief guest.
3.Souvenirs for the donors.
4. Banners and posters for the event.
Please, some contribution in this regard arrangement for the blood donation camp.
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Importance of Blood Donation
Blood donation is one of the most significant contributions that a person can make towards the society. It is not harmful for an adult person to donate blood. The body of the donor can regenerate the blood within few days. It poses no threat to the metabolism of the body. An ailing body needs blood for various reasons. He may be attacked with anemia, undergone an operation or may meet with an accident. But such a patient may die for want of blood as it is not always available. Even a pregnant mother may need blood in case of emergency situation.
The patient needs blood or his or her group of blood whenever necessary. It is another important thing. Blood has four groups namely, A. B, AB and O. The required group must be the same while transplanting otherwise the transplantation will go in vain and even the patient may die. The man with the O-group blood is called the universal donor as the people having others can accept it. On the contrary, the man with AB group of blood is called the universal receiver as he can accept all groups of blood.
Blood can be stored for a limited period of time that is why the blood banks need a steady and constant collection.
Nowadays a public awareness is noticed to donate blood. Many clubs, colleges, societies, offices, etc. organize blood donation camps on different occasions. It is a healthy gesture. We must keep this aptitude up at any cost. Our blood banks are running short of required blood. By organizing such blood donation camps we may help them to enrich their capacity.
However, it is very important that while taking blood from a certain person the concerned authority must make sure the the blood is not infected.
Blood donation is our human duty. Our body does not get affected if we donate blood. The body can repair the loss within a few days. So we must come forward to donate blood as it can make sure the return of a dying man again into the light of life.
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Help Arrange A Blood Donation Camp
By Abhishek Das
Kestopur, Kolkata, West Bengal
6,050
of 35,000 goal. Raised by 10 donors
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