Apr2013_NEXT BLOOD BANK VISIT
The blood donormobile visits Dayboro, (parking kerbside in Williams Street – just near Hay Cottage and Roderick Cruice Park) on Wednesday 8th May from 9am – 3pm.
They will visit Samford (parking at John Scott Park on Station Street) on Friday 10th May from 8.30 – 3.30pm.
To book an appointment, or for any medical enquires, donors are to phone 13 14 95 prior to the visit.
WHY SHOULD I GIVE BLOOD?
Blood is vital to life and for many people blood donors are their lifeline. Currently only 1in 30 people give blood, but 1in 3 people will need blood in their lifetime.
Modern processing techniques mean that a single blood donation, when separated into its components, can help at least 3 different patients and contribute to making up to 22 different products (including potentially life-saving immunisations for chicken pox, hepatitis B and tetanus).
WHO DOES DONATED BLOOD HELP?
It is sometimes thought that the majority of donated blood helps those involved in accidents and emergencies. However, most of the blood is used to treat people with cancer and other serious illnesses. (To find out more go to the website below.)
DID YOU KNOW?
Australia has one of the safest blood supply systems in the world.
Roll up your sleeves and give blood.
Call 13 14 95
or visit: www.donateblood.com.au
REMEMBER: They are in Dayboro on May 8th.
