This year, the annual bloodletting project of GMA Kapuso Foundation called Sagip Dugtong Buhay will be on Aug08, Friday. This project, which is supported by the Philippine National Red Cross, will be held at Ever Gotesco Commonwealth and will start at 10am. And I’m going to be there! 
Who are eligible to donate?
This is open to healthy individuals who meet the following requirements:
1. 18 to 65 years old
2. weigh at least 50kilos or 110lbs.
3. blood pressure not lower than 90/60 and not over than 180/100
4. haven’t had a tattoo done for the past 12months prior to donation
5. haven’t been pierced (body piercing) for the last 24months (but may be accepted if done by a professional and instruments used were sterile or disposable)
6. no sexually transmitted disease, of course (AIDS, HIV, Hepatitis, etc.)
7. for additional information on blood donation, please check out the following websites:
GMA Kapuso Foundation (specifically for this project)
The Philippine National Red Cross
Department of Health
Remember, a blood donor should not take any alcohol and medications within 24 hours prior to donation.
Other helpful websites:
RedCross.org
GiveLife2.org
(edit: Also, a donor should take enough rest/sleep (thanks for this important reminder, Atniz ). For more info on what to do before, during and after donation, please click the links above or ask your local health departments as eligibility guidelines may vary depending on the state/city you live in. For anything you would like to add to inform those who would like to donate, you are all welcome to share it here. Thanks, people!)
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