Blood Donation Drive @ Canaan Church, KL @ 7th Sep 2008 11am-3pm, kempen derma darah

Top 10 Excuses people don't give blood

1. I don't like needles / I am scared of needles / I am afraid to give blood
Nearly everyone feels that way at first. However, most donors will tell you that you feel only a slight initial pinch, and 7-10 minutes later, you are finished and headed for the canteen. If you take the time (and courage) to make one donation, you'll wonder why you ever hesitated.

2. I am too busy
The entire process takes about an hour, and the actual blood donation time is only 7-10 minutes. If you stop to think that an hour of your time could mean a lifetime for a premature baby, someone with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, or someone who's had an accident, you might decide that you can make the time to give the gift of life.

3. No-one ever asked me… I didn't realize my blood was needed
Consider yourself asked! There is simply no other way to supply the blood needs of hospital patients but for the generous donations of people like you.

4. I already gave this year
You can give every 56 days. Many donors give 5 times a year!

5. I am afraid I'll get AIDS
It is not possible to get AIDS by donating blood to the American Red Cross. A new sterile needle is used for each donor and discarded afterwards.

... to be continued...

Hope to see you on 7th Sep 11am-3pm - Give Blood, Give Life.

Canaan Church

25, Jalan 9/42, Taman Sejahtera,
Off Jalan Kuching, 51200 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-62518649, 03-62518650
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