The State Institute of Hematology of Rio de Janeiro (Hemorio) launches today (21) the Solidarity Cup campaign, to encourage blood donation and reinforce supplies in the state. The action has the support of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), which publicizes the campaign on its networks and will present the oldest donors with official selection shirts.
The campaign, which also celebrates the National Blood Donor Day (celebrated in November 25th), runs until the 30th and will collect both at Hemorio and at Largo da Carioca, a busy area in downtown Rio.
According to Hemorio, since the beginning of the year, there has been a drop in donations, with almost 3,000 blood bags less compared to the same period in 2021. The institute claims that this reduction has an impact on medical care in emergencies, maternity hospitals and health units. state health.
In addition to the CBF, Hemorio’s partners in the campaign are the Metrô, which will distribute 500 single tickets to donors, and the 99 app, which will give a R$30 discount for each trip started or ended at the institute’s headquarters (Rua Frei Caneca 8, Center), through the coupon “HEMORIO99” in the 99Pop category.
Hemorio will operate even during the time of Brazil’s World Cup games, maintaining its service every day, including holidays, from 7 am to 6 pm.
who can donate
To donate blood, you must to have between 16 and 69 years old, weigh at least 50 kg, be in good health and carry an official photo ID. Young people aged 16 and 17 can only donate blood with the authorization of their parents or legal guardians. They must also carry an identity document of the person responsible.
It is important to avoid fatty foods in the four hours prior to the donation and not to drink alcoholic beverages 12 hours before. tattoo and piercing prevent donation for six months.
There is also an impediment for those who had hepatitis after the age of 10 or were exposed to diseases transmitted by blood (syphilis, AIDS, hepatitis and Chagas disease). Pregnant or breastfeeding women and drug users cannot donate.
Those infected with covid-19 can donate after 10 days of symptoms disappearing and those who have already received the vaccine can donate after seven days (48 hours in case of Coronavac). For more information, you can call the Blood Disque, from Monday The fridayMonday, except holidays, from 7am to 5pm, by phone 0800 282 0708??
