My 9th Packet Of O+ Blood
As I have mentioned earlier in this post, I went back to Tampin last weekend for an event - Rotary Day.
Rotary Day is basically an annual event organized by Rotary Club of Tampin on the last Sunday of September every year. It was held since the late 80’s and 2005 marked the 17th Rotary Day.
It is an event participated by nearly 1000 people from the nearby towns and is organized by 30 members only. Of course, it is helped by their family members and Interactors on the day itself. The point is, to organize such even with limited people is not an easy task.
Rotary Day includes :
- Marathon (Only during the early 90’s.)
- Children art colouring contest
- Blood donation campaign (There is about 200+ donors every year.)
- Senior citizen project (All the elderly will be given “angpau”.)
- Road safety campaign
- Anti drugs campaign
- Medical check up
- Carnival games
- Lucky draws
- Aerobic dances
- Free soft drinks / beverages
- Free ice creams
- Etc
It is one of the biggest event organized by Rotary Club of Tampin and the club has gained a few awards for this project. However, after organizing it for so many years, the quality of the event is starting to go down hill. Being a helper, Interactor and a participant of this event since the 8th Rotary Day, I notice the difference every year. However, they still give their very best every year. Cheers and keep up the good work.
Some facts (funny?) whenever I am about to donate blood.
- My blood is O+.
- I started donating blood when I was 18.
- The first packet of blood was donated in my university - MMU.
- The nurse will ask me to weigh myself twice because my weigh is 3 digit.
- The nurse thinks that I am about 90 to 95kg. -rolls eyes-
- There was a nurse who said I was cute. -rolls eyes-
- I have 3 blood veins on my left hand, easily visible and accessible.
- I have never been poked twice to find my blood vein.
- I take slightly more than 3 minutes to “donate” 450ml of blood. (Average is 4 minutes.)
- Most of the time, I never eat anything before I donate blood. (I lied.)
- Most of the time, I never sleep more than 5 hours before I donate blood. (I lied. In fact, I did not sleep at all before I donated last Sunday.)
Have you donated your blood? If no, please do so. It saves people’s life.
For more pictures of Rotary Day, please visit my photo blog at http://jasonmumbles-photos.blogspot.com/. Broadband preferable.
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September 28th, 2005 02:43
If you’ve made up your mind donating your fat, tell me, i need it… hehe…
September 28th, 2005 05:54
dei taiko - you are not the only one saving peoples life la!!!
u donate blood ar? tiu i started donating plasma like a year ago
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September 28th, 2005 08:12
i’m all for donating blood but i’m too scared of the needle!
September 28th, 2005 08:51
O+ also ah… good… now I know who to look for liao for blood… just in case (touch wood)..
do they have sperm (another kind of blood) donation at Rotary Day?? *LOL
September 28th, 2005 09:38
wuhoo….not enuff sleep n yet go to donate blood?? wahaha..this case let me think back when we had preparation for CS, 1 group of ppl guys n gals, they din have enuff sleep, n go to donate blood, after that, all pening pening..n the most serious case is sick for 2 weeks….aigh…!!
September 28th, 2005 10:45
*blush* never donate blodd before, everytime check they said keep it for myself @_@. I am a AB+.
September 28th, 2005 14:38
Wow you donate at least twice a year!
I donated blood for the first time in June. It was awesome!!!
But since then I haven’t heard of any blood donation campaigns around… Just like the rest, convenience really do play a huge role. (The campaign I went to was held in my school)
P/S: My blood type is an “O” too. Universal donors rock!
September 28th, 2005 15:07
last time uni days I wanted to donate but was not allowed cause they said I underweight wor… and also slightly anaemic *roll eyes*
you want to donate your fat ah? got people want meh? :PbPbPb
September 28th, 2005 16:02
hey man..long time no c..hehehe very brave of u…mine is b+ n i’m a regular donor too hehehehe cheers~
September 29th, 2005 11:56
wa Jason, you terror man, can one hand kena cucuk, one hand hold camera and take photo.
I used to donate blood to, but since I was pregnant with Zara, I stopped. Still nursing her, don’t think nursing mum can donate blood, after really pengsan.
September 30th, 2005 01:37
i donated blood for the first time in July and i am ready for the next donation……actually donate blood is just the least i can do to help people
September 30th, 2005 03:32
Hao : Okok, no problem.
Earl Ku : We saves somebody’s life. Haha! Fair enough? Interesting read, didn’t know got such thing.
Wu Ching Of The Wills : Donate 3 times or more and you will get over with the fear. To me, is nothing already.
Egghead : Can. Call me anytime when you need blood supply. Rm250 per packet. >:) Nope, why? You want to donate your sperm? Good quality one or not?
Milly : Your friend is weak in body, strength and mental. I am different. I don’t eat and don’t sleep, after donating blood, still can go play basketball.
Auntie Maria : Thats because AB+ is universal receiver. They can receive any blood from O, A, B and AB. So, why need to stock up AB? Oh, they say AB blood type people very stingy, are you?
Emily T : Actually, I am trying to donate every 3 or 4 months. If you have the heart, you will go donate. ;) Don’t worry, you can start donating anytime or when you start to have your own transport or your future uni does organize blood donation drive.
Auntie Domestic Goddess : Underweight? You below 45kg? You should eat more and drink more pig’s blood. :P Got, read the first comment.
Tash : Brave? Nothing at all actually. Yeah, cheers!
Zara’s Mama : I jus visited your blog last night through Egghead’s. Cute little kid you have there. You haven’t see me one hand donating blood, the other typing SMS yet and the mouth taking pictures. LOL. Whether nursing mum can donate blood or not, I am not so sure. Perhaps you can check it out first. But I don’t think its advisible though.
Once In A Life Time : Good for you, a packet of blood might just save someone’s life..
September 30th, 2005 14:36
what do you think?
September 30th, 2005 14:50
Auntie Maria : Doesn’t look like one. Very generous tim… :P
October 5th, 2005 15:57
1+2dad also want to donate blood with the fat too but didnt have chance to do it. Our family(i mean my in law side) all is O+ accept me is A+ even my kids all is O+.
I think i cant donate blood cause i heard the weight is at least 45kgs can donate wor izzit right??
October 5th, 2005 16:07
Haha, its impossible to donate the fat along with the blood ler. I was just kidding. Hehe! There are so many O+ out there har. Auntie, you must be an alien ler. Thats why A+. Ya, minimum weight is 45kg.