FREE HEALTH SCREENING
That's right it's free! Before you can donate blood, a series of health check-up need to be performed. This is beneficial because you can be informed if there is any abnormalities in your blood pressure or if there is any certain infections. You see, you are not just saving other people's lives but maybe yours as well.
HELPS REDUCE RISK OF HEART DISEASE Donating blood can lower the risk of Heart Diseases. However, this is best achieve when you donate blood regularly. According to research, donating blood can help in lowering high iron level. Increased level of iron raises the chance of heart attack.
HELPS REDUCE RISK OF CANCER
Consistent blood donations is now associated with lowered risk of cancer such as liver, lung, colon, stomach and throat cancers.
BURNS CALORIES
According to study, a pint of blood can burn approximately 650 calories. How's that to loose weight? But be mindful that at least 110 pounds of weight is required to donate blood.
FEELING OF GREAT JOY
Isn't it wonderful to know that you can extend the life of not just one, two, three but more people by sharing your blood? And what can be more fulfilling than TO GIVE A GIFT OF LIFE!
Unfortunately not everyone can donate blood and sadly im one of them. Knowing all the benefits i can get by just donating blood made me realise how lucky some people are. So, if you know you have that privilege to become a life saver and at the same time gain a healthy life, Go and be a donor! You are a gifted person and sharing that gift is a wonderful way of thanking God.
Where to donate blood?
Philippines:
> https://www.facebook.com/pages/Philippine-Blood-Center/420833041366561
> https://www.facebook.com/phredcross
Singapore:
> http://www.hsa.gov.sg/publish/hsaportal/en/health_services/blood_donation.html
"Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God."
Hebrews 13:16
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