I've made an appointment in the city for 10am on Sat, so who else is going to donate? From: Blood Service - Liverpool (NSW) Sent: Friday, April 22, 2005 10:50 AM Subject: Free Blood Type Keyring BLOOD SHED IS A LIFE GAINED The NSW blood supply is critically low and we need your help! In March the Australian Red Cross Blood Service (ARCBS) experienced an 11.9% decline in donations and this downward trend has continued well into April. The state is currently running on a two-day supply and many non-critical cases are being denied treatment because there simply isn't enough blood to go around. Donor Centre closures on the ANZAC Day public holiday will only result in further strain being put on our already limited blood supply. To help combat this, the ARCBS is calling on all eligible donors to make an appointment to donate blood in the coming week(s). The Liverpool Donor Centre will also be specially opening for all donors on: Saturday 23rd April from 8am - 2pm ******************Free Blood Type Keyring******************* In the spirit of ANZAC Day be a mate and help out a fellow Australian by rolling up your sleeve and donating 470mls of your best red. You won't regret knowing that a few hours of your time has given someone a lifetime. Call 13 14 95 today to make an appointment or visit our website [URL="http://www.donateblood.com.au"]www.donateblood.com.au[/URL] Liverpool Donor Centre 4/50 Macquarie Street Liverpool Monday: 9am - 4pm (closed Monday 25th April) Tuesday: 9am - 4pm Wednesday: 9am - 4pm Thursday: 9am - 7pm *special opening hours* Friday: 9am - 4pm Saturday 23rd April: 8am - 2pm *special opening hours* Please read the following Donor Eligibility Checklist before donating: DONOR ELIGIBILITY CHECKLIST On the day of your blood donation you must: a.. have had at least 4 glasses of juice or water and a meal in the hours before donating b.. be feeling well c.. weigh at least 45kg d.. be aged 16 - 70 (16 - 17 year olds require parent/guardian consent on the Donor Questionnaire) e.. bring identification (preferably photo) f.. not be pregnant, or have been pregnant in the last 9 months g.. not be breastfeeding h.. not be taking antibiotics, or have been taking antibiotics in the last 5 days i.. not had a tattoo in the last 12 months j.. have not been in the U.K. between 1980 to 1996 for a total of 6 months or more k.. have not donated whole blood in the last 84 days or plasma in the last two weeks If you have any questions as to whether you are able to donate blood or concerns regarding the impact your blood donation may have on strenuous activities you have planned in the days following, please contact the Blood Service on 13 14 95 Cherry Hetherington Marketing Team Leader - Western Sydney Australian Red Cross Blood Service Ph: +61 2 9840 5524 M: +61 407 948 121 Fx: +61 2 9840 5533 4 George Street Parramatta NSW 2150 Don't ignore the need for blood For general information call 13 14 95 or visit <[URL="http://www.donateblood.com.au>"]www.donateblood.com.au>[/URL]
