Tar Valon 2015 Blood Drive!

[Aryawnah Federov]

For many years now this community has watched with a compassionate eye as tragedies of all sorts have struck- Super Storms, Earthquakes, Bombings, School Shootings- each matched with a horrific loss of life and each a true emergency. We've sometimes been able to aid those in need in the aftermath of these emergencies, as was the case with the Boston Bombing- but at other times we've been unable to respond in a meaningful way.

For many years now, TarValon.Net, Inc has also sought a way to respond. As a community we have asked the administration what we can do, and as an administration we've struggled with the best ways to respond. In 2013 in the aftermath of the Boston Bombing, we ran the previous no-host Blood Drive, there were a lot of participants but not all could during the time that it was running because they donated at a different time of the year. Nevertheless this was- at last- the appropriate response and serves to inspire future responses. Donating blood saves lives, and in the aftermath of tragedies having well stocked blood banks can make all the difference. In 2014, we held a year long Blood Drive that was a huge successes, resulting in the donation of 41 pints of blood!

For 2015 we are hosting a year-long Blood Drive, to both support those that give blood regularly and to encourage others to give blood. We recognize that this isn’t for everyone, and not everyone can give blood. Yet there are those that can and one of the problems that most Blood Banks run into is that people only give blood after disasters, and usually just the once. Blood is often needed weeks before hand and even after, it has a short shelf life and they need every drop year round. This year-long event is designed to address these needs year-round so that instead of reacting, as a community, we are preparing. Our goal for 2015, is to beat the 41 pints of blood donated in 2014.

All donations beginning January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 can be reported using the following form:

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Data collected with this form is intended to get an accurate count of donated pints throughout 2015, you will notice only four required questions. Also, we've included a section where you can share what blood bank you donated to! This information will be used to help other members locate a local blood bank they can donate to.

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Here is a collection of Signatures, Badges and even an Icon or two that we encourage you to wear through the year- whether you can or will donate yourself- spreading the word is key.

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And Icons!
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Also, please check out our little section in the Tower Store.
All funds raised through these purchases will be donated at the end of the year towards our Feast of Lights Fundraiser- so its double awesome!

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Blood Drive Basics:

• For members based in the US you can find your local donations centers through the Red-Cross Blood Bank.
• Canadian members, you can find your local blood donations centers through Canadian Blood Services.
• UK members can find local locations for blood donation through the National Blood Service.
• TarValon.Net members in South Africa can also find information on blood donations through the South Africa National Blood Service.
• Australian members can check out the Australian Red Cross Blood Service for donation information.
• Members in New Zealand can also check out donation resources through the New Zealand Blood Service.
• Members in the Netherlands can take part in registering or donating blood through the Sanquin Blood Supply.
• My German isn’t good, but if you’re in Germany and looking to donate a pint, the German Red Cross should be able to point you in the right direction.
• Members in Norway wanting to give, remember to thank Ilissa for this tip, and check out this link to register and donate!

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[Kitan Tataru]

The American Red Cross has an app for iPhone and Android where you can schedule appointments and earn badges as you give. It'll keep track of how many donations you've given in your lifetime. You can also schedule appointments at their website!

Thank you SO much for running another blood drive for this year! :blood2

 

[Aryawnah Federov]

I don't know what happened to the images, but I will try to get them fixed asap...

 

[Laithean Cor'dazar]

Please participate in helping us set a goal for this years blood drive!

Click the link below to choose an option for our 2015 blood drive Pints Donated Goal

https://www.tarvalon.net/showthread.php?16848-2015-Blood-Drive-Goal

 

[Kitan Tataru]

I got the following in my email reminder about my next blood donation appointment:

Apparently the winter storms in the Boston area are really affecting blood supply. So go donate now and save up to 3 lives with each donation!

 

[Aryawnah Federov]

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I will as soon as my 8 weeks are up!

 

[Laithean Cor'dazar]

March Update

We are reaching for a goal of 50 pints of blood donated across the world this year. So far we have donated 6 pints on 2 continents :joy

Don't forget to fill out the form separately for every donation given. This helps up keep track of how many pints have been donated.

 

[Taika Vinh]

I'll be allowed to donate on March 20th, so that's when I'll go.

 

[Marivea al'Corriyi]

Donated! Least painful donation in ages — the nurse clearly had a huge crush on me, and was incredibly solicitous. :P

 

[Kitan Tataru]

Oh baby :waggle

 

[Marivea al'Corriyi]

He even stroked my arm and gazed deeply into my eyes. :waggle

 

[Kitan Tataru]

:: swoon::

 

[Taika Vinh]

1st donation for this year.

 

[Laithean Cor'dazar]

April Update

We are now up to 10 pints! :joy
I am sad to report that we have not had any April donations as of yet, but the month is still young! I know there is a waiting period after giving blood and that means that our regular donors here at TarValon.net are not able to give all the time. We need some NEW donors to join in and offer up some selfless time and life saving blood!
Do we have any members out there willing to take the steps to become a Servant of All and donate some blood for us in April? Be sure to fill out the form linked in the first post of this thread so we can count your donation toward our goal of 50 pints!

To all of those that have already donated this year, you are amazing!

 

[Kitan Tataru]

Brandon and I will be giving this month (it's the end of our waiting period)

 

[Aryawnah Federov]

I have an appt. today.

 

[Kyla Sterling]

Not able/allowed to donate.

 

[Marivea al'Corriyi]

I can't donate until May. :/ Trying to badger Khaona into donating but I don't think she's keen on the giant needles. :P

 

[Reianna al'Namere]

i would love to donate, as i have a semi rare bloodtype, but i wont be able to until august at the earliest. boo surgery!

but, i have made my husband donate for me, since im unable to, hes gone once, and going to go again soon!

 

[Kitan Tataru]

I gave Tuesday and filled out the form!