To everyone who wants to help do something for Collin!
We are blessed with an amazing group of family and friends that have been supporting Collin and his family during this difficult time. For those who have been asking how to help and feel as helpless as most of us do, here's your chance to do something!!!
(If you are able, of course...if not, there will be other things I'm sure!)
Collin has been going through a LOT of platelets, blood, and other blood product transfusions in the last couple of days. While it is not a crisis, the blood center has expressed some concern over the amount he is using.
We do not want to deplete the supply for anyone! Please help us replenish the supply for Collin and other Hoosiers!
If you are not in Indiana, Julie is asking you to go donate in your state in Collin's honor (not memory) to help replenish the national supply. If you are in Indiana, donate where ever you are, and it will all go into the general statewide supply to replace what Collin is taking out.
Collin is currently using about 5-10 units of blood and blood products per day on average - this includes blood transfusions, blood platelets, and a product that helps with clotting. The Blood Center has expressed some concern over his use, so please help replenish the supply so The Indiana Blood Center can keep supplying blood to all Hoosiers and Collin!!!
Collin is O Negative type of blood, so he can take any type of blood, thank goodness!!
I cannot stress enough, however, please do not attempt to donate directly to Collin. Please donate in Collin's honor to the general state supply!! Donating directly to a specific patient takes a lot of paperwork and time, and it takes a long time to process the blood for use. It is easier if we just donate to the general supply.
PLEASE GO DONATE BLOOD AND BLOOD PRODUCTS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!!
If you are in Indiana, go to http://www.indianablood.org to find your local blood bank and more information. Or call (317) 916-5150 or (800) 632-4722 to find a location or schedule a donation time.
The website lists all of the locations, drives, and other information you might need before donating.
Here is the primary contact information for the blood center for you to call and find out where, when and how to donate:
Indiana Blood Center
Main Branch
3450 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 916-5265 or (800) 632-4722
Fax (317) 927-1724
ELIGIBILITY
Most people are eligible to donate blood.
Individuals who want to make a whole blood or apheresis donation must:
• Be at least 16 years of age (Donors under the age of 17 may only donate whole blood, and must have a signed Indiana Blood Center Parental/Guardian Consent Form)
• Weigh at least 110 pounds
• Pass a brief mini-physical and medical history review
• Bring picture I.D.
• Follow normal eating patterns before donating
Donations may be temporarily postponed for the following reasons:
• If within the last 12 months you have traveled to a malaria risk area
• If within the last 12 months you have had a transfusion (except self-donated)
• If within the last 12 months you have had a tattoo in an unregulated facility or by an unapproved method
• If within the last 12 months you have had acupuncture or skin piercing by a non-approved method
• If within the last 12 months you have had sexual contact or reside with someone having viral hepatitis
Other reasons your donation will be temporarily postponed:
• If you have an active allergy or active hay fever on the day of your donation
• If you are pregnant or it has not been six weeks since the end of your pregnancy
• If you have had certain cancers in the last five years
Most medications will not prevent you from donating.
• Examples of acceptable medications: Antibiotics (other than penicillin or penicillin derivatives) for acne, hormones, birth control pills, thyroid medication and blood pressure medication.
• Donors who have been off the following medications for the length of time indicated can be accepted: Antibiotics for infection (24 hours oral, 2 weeks injection) Accutane,Cytoxan, Methotrexate, Propecia, Proscar, Thalidomide (all 1 month); Arava, Avodart (both 6 months); Soriatane (3 years).
You cannot donate if:
- If you are in a high risk group for exposure to the AIDS virus
- If you have had viral hepatitis after age 10
- If you have ever had syphilis
- If you have ever take Tegison
- If you have ever injected illegal drugs
SEE THE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION!!!
(www.indianablood.org)
3/9/2011
ReplyDeleteFor anyone near IUPUI, there are two blood mobiles in the courtyard outside Taylor Hall. Here's a map: http://www.iupui.edu/map/