Why I am a blood donor

I am a Red Cross blood donor that won't give up.  I tried to give blood when I was 18, but was declined in both my junior and senior high school years. Once I got to college, I was deferred again. 

I was finally able to give blood and have given twice. I love donating blood. The thought of being able to help save three people’s lives every time I go makes me feel like a better person.

- jitesh Trapasiya

Donating blood can be very scary for some people. You can save up to three people’s lives, should you donate.

One donation can save more than three lives, as blood is mostly divided into its three main constituent parts, which are red cells, plasma and platelets.

I work in the Vishwa Gujarat (News Portal) and I know the importance of donating. By donating I am setting the example and not just talking, but doing something. I have been donating for many years and will continue to do so. You never know who might need your blood.

By donating blood I feel I’m doing something. It is the very least I can do. It costs me nothing, just my time. My first time here was very traumatic. I remember passing out and the staff had to assist me. I come back every time to make a difference and possibly save lives.

I started to donate blood when I was 18. Today I am 21 and will continue to donate. People in critical circumstances might need it. You might need you own blood one day. I would tell other people to go ahead and just do it.

I started to donate blood in 2008 and never looked back. I would definitely encourage other people to donate.

More young people need to donate

I, encourages to more young people to donate and invite their friends to come as well. They are always happy to see donors coming back. “We are very glad to see donors. There is one donor who had a very bad first experience. He has a fear of needles to point where he passes out. But he keeps coming back.

Who can give blood

Most people are able to give blood if they:

are fit, healthy and not suffering from a cold, flu or other illness at the time of donation or in the previous 7 days

are aged between 16-70 years (in QLD and WA 16-17 year olds require parental consent)

weigh more than 45kg

have plenty of liquid the day before donation and 3 glasses of water/juice in the 3 hours before donating.

eat something in the 3 hours before donating

bring at least one form of photo ID.