How can expats in Chiang Mai safely donate blood and support those in need?

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Jun 1, 2024

6 months ago

Elly *******

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# YOU DESERVE TO FEEL AWESOME!

# (´▽`ʃ💗ƪ)

A few days ago I heard that a stranger named Frank was in urgent need of blood.

So that day I took an hour out of my day and donated some of my blood to him.

Frank still needs Rh - blood. So don't just like this post, GO donate locally today!

Today my willingness to help a stranger made me FEEL INCREDIBLY GOOD and it only took 60 minutes!

DONATE your blood today - it could save someone deeply in need & help lessen the stress of their loved ones too! (✿◡‿◡)

CHECK OUT the 5 easy steps to being a Chiang Mai hero today!

*AS AN EXPAT COMMUNITY WE NEED TO KEEP EACH OTHER SAFE BY DONATING EVERY 90 DAYS TO A BLOOD BANK!*

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This post encourages the expat community in Chiang Mai to donate blood, highlighting a specific need for Rh- blood for a stranger named Frank. The author shares their personal experience of donating blood, emphasizing the positive feeling it brings. Comments from the community express approval and inquire about age restrictions for blood donation.

Stuart ***********

Do you know if there is an age limit?

I am 62, so I think I am too old (or at least I read that somewhere).

6 months ago

Stuart ***********

Thanks Elly, some seem to say 60 and some no restrictions, so as you state probably the best plan is to go and see what they say.

6 months ago

Elly *******

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Absolutely! It would best just to try and give and I am guessing that they will take it, as long as all other factors allow you to which have nothing to do with age. Do you know what blood type you have?

6 months ago

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Elly *******

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@Stuart **********

Please go and donate Stuart!. The best location to donate is the Chiang Mai Red Cross. They distribute to all the hospitals.

6 months ago

Elly *******

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@Stuart **********

"The confusion around an age cap dates back to a former policy of The American Association of Blood Banks, which used to bar people over 65 from donating without written consent from a doctor, however that rule was rescinded way back in 1978 after studies showed that older people could safely give blood. "

6 months ago

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@Stuart **********

Age is 60 for first-time donor in Thailand.

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Preeda ****************

👏 👏 👏 Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful 👏

💞💞💞💞💞💞💞 When else can most of save someone's life.

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Preeda ****************