ITFNZ Give Blood Campaign
Do you want to give a gift to someone who is in need - why not donate
blood, you could give that someone a gift of LIFE.
The Christmas break
marks a busy period for NZ Blood, they need our help. Please call 0800
448 325 for more information on where in your local area you can donate
blood. And remember for your good deed, you can claim one contribution
credit.
A big thank you to all those who have donated blood. The project
has now been extended indefinately and I hope that members of ITFNZ will
continue supporting NZ Blood.
Hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable
Christmas.
Regards Mr Bhana
A team of Palmerston North students and Instructors get behind Mr Bhana's
'Give Blood' commmunity services project.
Mr Burr 3rd Dan, Instructor of the Cloverlea Club, is now part of the
100 + donation club. Great effort and thank you all for your support.
If you haven't given blood yet, please visit www.nzblood.co.nz for more
information on where you can donate blood in your local area. If you
want to get a group together, NZ Blood are happy to arrange this. This
is an excellent way to support your local community.
And remember, for your good deed you get (1) contribution credit.
LETS
ALL SUPPORT THIS WORTHWHILE CAUSE!
Dear Students
By now, your instructor would have told you about my Community Service
Project. I hope you will take the opportunity to give blood in your local
area. If you have done so already, thank you for your contribution. To
find out the where in your local area you can donate blood, please call
0800 448 325 or visit www.nzblood.co.nz
Giving blood is easier than breaking a wet board in the middle of winter
or doing a 2.4k run.
The need for blood is constant, 162,000 whole blood units a year is
required over a 12 month period to meet clinical needs in New Zealand– if
this supply is not continually replenished there is a serious risk to
those who are dependant on blood and blood derivatives.
This is a worthwhile cause; please support the New Zealand Blood Service.
NZBS is the sole supplier of blood products to hospitals in New Zealand.
One donor can save up to 3 lives. 80% of the population will need blood
or blood product in their lifetime. By donating blood you effectively
save a life – it’s a gift of LIFE, that’s got to be
a good thing.
This, as you will agree is a worthwhile cause, which ITFNZ members nationwide
can support, contribute and help the wider New Zealand Community. What
a great way to help those in need.
And for your good deed, you are entitled to (1) contribution credit
point for your efforts. Make sure you visit ITFNZ’s website and
complete your details online to qualify. Also, remember to tell your
family, friends, work colleagues, schoolmates and even your neighbour
about donating blood. They too can give their details online as a contributor.
This will provide real time statistics on how many people have donated
through ITFNZ.
Eligibility
- You need to be Aged 16 –60 as a first time donor. Be in
good health and weigh 50Kgs or more, you must not have lived in the
United Kingdom, France or the Republic of Ireland between 1980 and
1996 for a cumulative 6 months or more.
- A questionnaire will need to completed prior to giving blood
- this is a screening process to identify eligible donors
- The amount of blood required to be donated is 470mls i.e.
appox 1.5 cans of soft drink
- How often are you required to give blood? Once or 4 times
a year if you are a registered donor
- Giving of blood takes about 10 minutes and at the end you
get tea, coffee
and chocolate biscuits
- The overall process can take up to 45 minutes
- It’s SAFE!
If you have any questions, please click on www.nzblood.co.nz or call
0800 448 325 for more information.
I appreciate your support.
Thank you
Mr Bhana
Community Services Project Organiser
Head Instructor Eastern ITF Taekwon-Do, Pakuranga
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