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Hello and welcome! In this section, you will find frequently asked questions as well as suggestions for how to help our fellow Filipinos who have been affected by natural disasters. We appreciate you in advance for your support of this organization's purpose and hope to see you as an advocate for integrity. Erythrocyte Hema works to educate and persuade the public about the Philippine Red Cross. The more people this group reaches, the more prospective donors there will be to collect donations from. FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions): How frequently can a person donate? A healthy person can give once every three months. Will giving blood make you weak? No, it will not weaken you. Donating 450cc will not result in any negative consequences or weakness. The human body is capable of compensating for the increased fluid volume. Furthermore, the bone marrow is stimulated to manufacture new blood cells, which improves the performance of the blood-forming organs. Can someone who has a tattoo or body piercing donate blood? He or she may give if the tattooing or piercing was done more than a year ago. This also applies to acupuncture and other needle-based therapies. How long does it take to give blood? The entire procedure of blood donation, from registration to recovery, will take about 30 minutes on average. It will take about 5-10 minutes to extract the blood. Within 24 hours, the blood volume will begin to restore. In theory, the body will have the blood status prior to the blood donation by the end of the month. Will blood donation expose me to disease? No, all needles and syringes are sterile and disposable. In addition to blood donations, the organization accepts cash and in-kind donations. Canned meals and old clothes are ideal relief items for communities affected by natural disasters such as typhoons, earthquakes, and fires. Ways to Donate: Online Mobile wallet Bank In-kind For further donation details, please visit https://redcross.org.ph/ways-to-donate/