06/10/2026
๐ฉธ "DUGO MO, KABUHI KO" โค๏ธ
The Advent Rescue Motorized Group Inc. โ Capiz Chapter, in cooperation with the Philippine Red Cross โ Capiz Chapter and Adventist Community Services, invites everyone to join our upcoming Bloodletting Activity, with the theme, "DUGO MO, KABUHI KO". โค๏ธ
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October 25, 2026 (Sunday)
โฐ 8:00 AM โ 11:30 AM
๐ Amaga SDA Church, Amaga, Sigma, Capiz
๐ช With Free Snacks
Your blood may become the hope of a patient, a mother, a child, an accident survivor, or someone fighting for their life. Let us come together as a community and give the gift that cannot be manufacturedโ"the gift of life."
๐ฉธ WHO CAN DONATE?
Generally, qualified donors should:
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Be **16โ65 years old**
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Donors aged **16โ17 must have written consent from a parent or guardian**
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Weigh at least **50 kg (110 lbs)**
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Be in generally good health
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Have had sufficient sleep before donating
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Have eaten before donation, while avoiding fatty foods
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Have no alcohol intake within the previous 24 hours
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Have not donated blood within the recommended interval
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Pass the required **donor screening, physical assessment, and blood/hemoglobin check**
๐ BEFORE YOU DONATE
**DO:**
๐ฉธ Get enough sleep the night before.
๐ฉธ Eat a proper meal before donating.
๐ฉธ Drink plenty of fluids.
๐ฉธ Bring a valid ID if available.
๐ฉธ Be honest when answering the donor health questionnaire.
๐ฉธ Inform the screening staff about medications, recent illnesses, medical procedures, tattoos/piercings, or other relevant health information.
**DON'T:**
โ Don't donate if you are feeling unwell or have symptoms such as fever, colds, cough, or sore throat.
โ Don't drink alcohol within 24 hours before donating.
โ Don't donate on an empty stomach.
โ Don't hide medical information from the screening team.
๐ฉธ DURING THE DONATION
Your safety comes first.
The medical team will conduct **registration, donor history assessment, interview, physical examination and screening** before blood collection. Only those who are medically qualified will proceed with donation. ([BMC DOH][2])
โค๏ธ AFTER YOU DONATE
**DO:**
๐ฅค Drink plenty of fluids.
๐ฝ๏ธ Have the snack/refreshment provided after donation.
๐ช Rest for a while before leaving.
๐ช Take it easy and follow the instructions of the medical team.
๐ง Continue replacing fluids throughout the day.
**DON'T:**
โ Don't immediately engage in strenuous physical activity.
โ Don't leave immediately if you feel dizzy, weak, or unwellโtell the medical staff.
โ Don't ignore any post-donation instructions given by the healthcare team.
According to the Philippine Red Cross, the actual blood extraction generally takes about **5โ10 minutes**, while the overall donation process, including registration and recovery, averages around **30 minutes**. ([Philippine Red Cross][3])
๐ฉธ YOUR BLOOD CAN HELP SAVE A LIFE.
You don't need to be a doctor, nurse, rescuer, or healthcare worker to make a difference.
You only need to be willing to help.
Come and join us this October 25, 2026 at Amaga SDA Church, Sigma, Capiz.
๐ค ADVENT RESCUE MOTORCYCLED GROUP INC. โ CAPIZ CHAPTER
โค๏ธ In cooperation with Philippine Red Cross โ Capiz Chapter
๐ With the cooperation of Adventist Community Services
