Nu Skin Malaysia is celebrating lives under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, ‘Force For Good’ with its 14th Blood Donation Drive, set to be held on 11th July 2017, 11.00am to 4.00pm at PNB Perdana Lobby (Ground Floor).
Nu Skin Malaysia partners with National Blood Centre Malaysia on the objective to replenish depleting blood bank storage which constantly runs low. Average daily medical services throughout Malaysia requires nearly 2,000 blood bags and there is no substitute to the human blood nor can it be created. Hence, members of the public are invited to be part of this meaningful activity.
Preparation before donating blood:
- Have a light meal and plenty to drink.
- Bring your donor card, driver’s license or two other forms of identification.
- Bring the names of medications you are taking.
Here are the top 5 health benefits from donating blood:
- Reduce risk of heart disease – Blood donation reduces blood viscosity which improves blood flow to the heart.
- Reduce risk of cancer – High iron level is one of the causes of cancer and blood donation maintains iron store at a healthy level.
- Great weight loss program – Donating one pint of blood takes out 650 calories from the donor.
- Replenish blood cells – The body naturally works to replenish blood loss and this stimulates the production of new blood cells.
- Reduce liver ailments – Excess iron level in the body increases the risk of liver cirrhosis and blood donation removes iron from the body.
Steps during blood donation:
- Registration – Register your details and state your physical condition.
- Mini-Physical – Pulse and blood pressure will be taken, and haemoglobin levels are checked in a sample of blood.
- The Donation – It takes 8-10 minutes which you will lay down comfortably.
- Refreshment – Have a snack and resume the day after 10-15 minutes.
Donate your blood now and be the hero you are destined to be!
