The document emphasizes the critical need for blood donations in India, highlighting that one pint can save up to three lives while the country faces a significant shortfall in blood supply. It outlines the donation process, eligibility, and provides tips for successful donations, underscoring the importance of blood for various medical needs. Additionally, it motivates potential donors by offering a sense of pride, gratitude from patients, and certificates for their contributions.

1. LEO CLUB OF RATLAM CLASSIC Motivation For Blood Donors Leadership, Experience & opportunity Presentation Developed by: Leo Manish Shivani ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai.

2. The Big Question of the Day: Leadership, Experience & opportunity Should I Donate Blood?

3. Did You Know? As just mentioned, one pint of blood can save as many as three lives. Every year India requires 40 million units of 250cc blood out of which only a meager 500,000 of blood units are available. Every two seconds, someone in India needs blood. One out of every three of us will need blood in our life time. Even with all of today’s technology, there is no substitute for blood. Leadership, Experience & opportunity

4. Did You Know? 60% of donors only donate 1 time per year. Persons ages 16 and up can potentially donate blood. A person can donate blood every 56-days (about every 2 months). A person has 10-12 pints of blood in their body. Typically, blood volume is replaced in 24-hours after donation. Someone has to give blood in order for someone to receive blood. Leadership, Experience & opportunity

5. Did You Know? Leadership, Experience & opportunity Blood is fluid made up of: Plus: Water Nutrients Proteins Glucose Lipids BLOOD Plasma Red Cells Platelets White Cells

6. What Do I Have To Do To Donate? Be able to dedicate 1 Hour of your time. The entire process takes about 1 Hour. Drawing blood only takes 6-8 minutes ! Read the eligibility information and answer questions honestly. This is mandatory. Leadership, Experience & opportunity

7. What Are Some Tips For a Successful Donation? Eat well . Eating foods rich in iron helps prepare you to donate (red meat, raisins, beans, green veggies, cereal). Drink plenty of WATER before and after you donate. Get a good night’s sleep the night before! Leadership, Experience & opportunity Be sure to “PIG-OUT” before you donate!

8. What Do I Get in Return for Giving Blood? A sense of PRIDE A patient’s GRATITUDE A Certificate by LEO Club of Ratlam Classic . A certificate by Manav Seva Samiti “Blood Bank” . Leadership, Experience & opportunity

9. Excuses No one ever asked Enough other people must be giving blood My blood type is not needed I don’t have enough blood I don’t have time I am afraid of needles Leadership, Experience & opportunity

10. Here Are Some Reasons to Donate Leadership, Experience & opportunity Blood is always needed for treatment of : accident victims cancer patients hemophiliacs surgery patients and many others 1 out of 10 hospital patients needs a blood transfusion.

11. … And Another Reason Leadership, Experience & opportunity A premature baby needs 1 to 4 units of red cells while in intensive care. Open heart surgery for a newborn takes: 1 -4 units of red cells 1-2 units of plasma 1-3 platelet transfusions

12. We Need You! Leadership, Experience & opportunity Young Enthusiastic Creative Healthy The FUTURE

13. BECOME A “DONOR FOR LIFE” On behalf of patients everywhere, thank you! LEO Club of Ratlam Classic Regards, Leadership, Experience & opportunity Presentation Developed by: Leo Manish Shivani