home    submit article    browse all    contact us

How to Donate:

Car & Other Vehicles
>> car, boat, etc.

Cash & Financial Assets
>> cash, real estate, stocks and bonds, etc.

Clothing & Personal Items
>> clothing, jewelry, gems, paintings, hobby collections, etc.

Electronics 
>> computers, cell phones, etc.

Household Items
>> furniture, appliances, etc.

Miscellaneous
>> sperm, blood, etc.

Browse All Categories
>> sitemap


Tax Information

IRS Publication 561
>> This IRS guide helps donors determine the value of property.

IRS Publication 526
>> This IRS guide explains how to claim a deduction for your charitable donations.
 

How To Donate Blood

 

Introduction

You can make a difference! Millions of people everyday require a blood transfusion. However, hospital and blood banks across the nation are in short supply of blood. You can save many lives if you donate your blood. You can be a hero for a lot of people!

 

Instruction

What to do before donating blood

  1. Contact your physician before donating your blood
  2. Drink lots of fluids 3 to 4 days before donating
  3. Try to avoid any beverages with caffeine
  4. Eat before you donate blood, especially food rich in iron like spinach, fish, and raisin.
  5. Avoid fatty foods, such as fast foods, and snacks high in fat
  6. Get a good night rest
  7. Wear clothes that allow you to raises your sleeves above your elbow, so the nurse can access your veins easily

After you have donated blood

  1. Eat! The donation center usually provide food for you after the donation
  2. Drink plenty of fluids.  Re-hydrating yourself with fluids and electrolytes is very important for the next 24-48 hours
  3. Elevate your feet if you feel dizzy.  Keep your feet elevated until the dizziness subside
  4. If you continue to feel abnormal or “not yourself”, contact you doctor or local hospital immediately

 

Places to donate

  1. Look for local high school events in your local papers
  2. Look for local church flyers
  3. Large companies might have events for blood donations
  4. Check out shopping center
  5. Or... go on the internet to search for your nearest location (see resources below

 

Resources

 

 

   
 
 
  © Copyright 2007 DonateGuide.com. All Rights Reserved.