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World Thalassemia Day: Be a Beacon of Hope! 🩸 This World Thalassemia Day, let's shine a light on this genetic blood disorder that affects millions globally. Many Thalassemia patients rely on regular blood transfusions to live healthy lives. Here's how YOU can make a difference: Be a Lifesaver: Donate Blood! A single blood donation can save multiple lives, including those with Thalassemia. Check your local blood bank for eligibility and donation opportunities. Spread Awareness: Share information about Thalassemia on social media using hashtags like #WorldThalassemiaDay, #BeatThalassemia. Educate friends and family about the symptoms and treatment options. Support Patient Advocacy Groups: Donate to organizations dedicated to research, patient support, and improving the lives of those living with Thalassemia. Together, through awareness, action, and support, we can create a brighter future for Thalassemia patients. #WorldThalassemiaDay #BloodDonation #BeTheChange #SupportThalassemiaPatients

So, next week it is #OrganDonationWeek. A week (although it shouldn’t have just one special week) dedicated to talking about, celebrating and high lighting the importance of organ donation. Some that know me, know that live with #PolycysticKidneyDisease and on my 39th Birthday I received a kidney transplant. This is a hereditary disease which currently has no cure and has meant that both my father and his sister have also had to receive a kidney transplant, so you can see why organ donation is hugely important not just to me, by all my family as well. In a little under 11hrs time, the Race For Recipients starts, this is a free annual virtual event which living donors, recipients, family and friend and even members of the public can sign up to and help spread the word about Organ Donation. Myself and other members of the Guy’s Hosptial Transplant Games Team will be joining other members of the wider Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Community to log as many kilometres as we we can, over the next week, starting at 0600 tomorrow morning! If you would like to learn more, please click on the link below and you can join any hospital team throughout the UK, but obviously #TeamGSTT is the best - last year as a community we covered around 1500km across the week. Any form of activity that has a measurable distance can be logged, as long as it’s above your normal day to day activity. As I say, it is a free event and there is no fundraising required, just the willingness to support organ donation! https://lnkd.in/efwNpBhe #RaceForRecipients #OrganDonationAwareness NHS Blood and Transplant

🌍 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆: 𝗔𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🌍 Today, on World Blood Donor Day, let’s uncover some astonishing facts about blood donation: 1 A single blood donation can save up to three lives. 2. Every two seconds, someone needs blood. 3. Only 7% have O-negative blood, which can be given to anyone. 4. Vital for treating burn victims, cancer patients, and more. 5. Red blood cells last 42 days; platelets just 5 days. 6. Ages 16-18 can donate with consent, crucial for future supply. 7. Regular donation actually keeps the donor healthy by reducing heart disease risk and stimulating new blood cells. 8.The process is safe, simple, and takes less than an hour. 9. Blood donation is a global act of solidarity. 10.Just 1% more donors could end blood shortages. Let’s commit to this vital cause. Find a local donation center, schedule your appointment, and save lives. #WorldBloodDonorDay #DonateBlood #LifeSaver #Health #Community #vaidhyamegha #healthcare #clinicaltrials

🌍 World Blood Donor Day 2024: Be a Hero, Donate Blood!🩸 Today, we celebrate World Blood Donor Day, a crucial reminder of the lifesaving impact each of us can make. Every year, millions of people around the world rely on donated blood to survive surgeries, cancer treatments, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. 🚨 Did you know? - Just one blood donation can save up to three lives. - There’s a constant need for blood, as it has a limited shelf life. - Regular donations are essential to maintain an adequate blood supply for emergencies and routine medical needs. This year's theme, "Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often," emphasizes the importance of regular donations to ensure the availability of safe blood and blood products for those in need. 🩸 How You Can Help: 1. Donate Blood: Find a local blood donation center and schedule your donation. 2. Spread Awareness: Share this post and encourage your network to become regular donors. 3. Volunteer: Support local blood drives and donor recruitment initiatives. As public health professionals, we know that a healthy and active donor community is vital for resilient healthcare systems. Let's come together to support this noble cause and make a difference. Thank you to all the dedicated donors who make this possible. Your selflessness saves lives every day. #WorldBloodDonorDay #DonateBloodSaveLives #PublicHealth #GiveBlood #HealthcareHeroes

🌟 Join the Cause: April is #BeADonor Month! 🌟 Did you know that a single organ donor can save up to eight lives? This month, let's honor the incredible gift of life through deceased organ and tissue donation. In Canada, the need for organ and tissue donation is significant, with over 4,400 Canadians awaiting a life-saving organ transplant, according to the Canadian Transplant Registry. Shockingly, one person in Canada dies every three days while awaiting a transplant. Despite this urgent need, less than 25% of eligible Canadians are registered as organ and tissue donors. These statistics underscore the critical importance of taking action. Consider this: Over 100,000 individuals are currently on the transplant waiting list, hoping for a second chance at life. Your decision to become a donor can provide hope and healing to countless families. It's as simple as a few clicks! Visit https://beadonor.ca/ today to register as an organ and tissue donor. Every registration counts, and it's never too late to make a life-changing decision. Let's contribute to the greater good and leave a lasting impact. Together, we can give the gift of life Trillium Gift of Life Network 💚 #BeADonor #OrganDonation #DonateLife

🌍🩸 World Blood Donor Day 🩸🌍 Every year on June 14th, we come together to celebrate World Blood Donor Day—a day dedicated to recognizing and thanking the selfless heroes who donate their blood to save lives. This year's theme, "Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often," emphasizes the importance of regular blood donation to ensure a steady supply for those in need. Why Donate Blood? Saves Lives: Your donation can be the difference between life and death for someone in need of blood transfusions due to surgery, accidents, or medical conditions like anemia and cancer. Supports Health Services: A stable blood supply is crucial for hospitals and clinics to perform surgeries and treat patients effectively. Promotes Health: Regular blood donation can help in maintaining a healthy heart and liver by reducing the iron load in the body and stimulating the production of new blood cells. How You Can Help: Become a Donor: If you're healthy and meet the eligibility criteria, consider donating blood. It's a simple and safe process that takes about an hour. Spread Awareness: Educate your friends and family about the importance of blood donation and encourage them to donate. Organize Drives: Collaborate with local organizations to host blood donation camps in your community. Interesting Facts: A single donation can save up to three lives. Blood donation is a safe and easy process, and the body quickly replenishes the donated blood. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with rare blood groups. Let's Make a Difference Together: As we commemorate this day, let's honor the silent warriors who donate blood and inspire more people to join this noble cause. Your contribution can light up someone's life—donate blood and be a hero! 🌟 Thank you to all blood donors! Your generosity is a beacon of hope and life. 🌟 #WorldBloodDonorDay #DonateBloodSaveLives #BeAHero #BloodDonationMatters #ShareLife

World Blood Donor Day is today, June 14th. We, however, ask that you consider donating June 19th, World Sickle Cell Day! “For a small percentage of the population, finding someone else with the same blood type can be as difficult as looking for a needle in a haystack. Patients who require frequent blood transfusions as part of their treatment, like those with sickle cell disease or thalassemia, can need close blood type matches to prevent these patients from developing complications from their transfusion therapy. The best blood type match for patients with rare blood types often comes from donors of the same race or similar ethnicity” (redcrossblood.org). Consider being a lifesaver. SIGN UP- https://lnkd.in/eVm8SfJi (link in bio) “More than 100,000 people in the United States have sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease affects 1 out of every 365 Black or African American births. People with sickle cell disease may need as many as 100 units of blood each year. Your blood donations could help alleviate the symptoms of someone living with sickle cell disease, or even help save their life” (redcrossblood.org). Focusing on 1. Health, 2. Family, 3. Education, and 4. Community! We foster “for” giving hearts and responsible citizenship. #FGH #fourgivinghearts #sicklecelldisease #sicklecelltrait #sicklecellwarriors #sicklecell #sicklecelladvocacy #WorldSickleCellDay #donateblood #WorldBloodDonorDay

The American Red Cross has declared a national blood emergency last week, noting a shortfall of 19K blood donations in the last month, which caused the blood supply to plummet by 25% since July 1. #HurricaneDebby is complicating efforts to rebuild the supply, making blood donations more crucial than ever. #EveryDropCounts 🤝 Let's come together to support blood donation efforts across the U.S. to ensure every blood donation makes the maximum impact. Together, we can help save lives! 🏥 HemoSonics is committed to making a difference with our #Quantra Hemostasis System, which delivers rapid whole-blood coagulation analysis at the point of care in under 15 minutes — helping healthcare professionals to manage and conserve blood more effectively during surgeries and critical care. https://lnkd.in/eDg-Ja-c 🔗 Give Blood and Find a Blood Drive: https://lnkd.in/ecu7hf9f #Blood #BloodDonation #BloodSupply #HealthcareInnovation #Medtech 👇 Tag someone who should see this.

SIGN UP- https://lnkd.in/eVm8SfJi We ask that you consider donating June 19th, World Sickle Cell Day! “For a small percentage of the population, finding someone else with the same blood type can be as difficult as looking for a needle in a haystack. Patients who require frequent blood transfusions as part of their treatment, like those with sickle cell disease or thalassemia, can need close blood type matches to prevent these patients from developing complications from their transfusion therapy. The best blood type match for patients with rare blood types often comes from donors of the same race or similar ethnicity” (redcrossblood.org). Consider being a lifesaver. SIGN UP- https://lnkd.in/eVm8SfJi “More than 100,000 people in the United States have sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease affects 1 out of every 365 Black or African American births. People with sickle cell disease may need as many as 100 units of blood each year. Your blood donations could help alleviate the symptoms of someone living with sickle cell disease, or even help save their life” (redcrossblood.org). Focusing on 1. Health, 2. Family, 3. Education, and 4. Community! We foster “for” giving hearts and responsible citizenship. #FGH #fourgivinghearts #sicklecelldisease #sicklecelltrait #sicklecellwarriors #sicklecell #sicklecelladvocacy #WorldSickleCellDay #donateblood #Juneteenth