Benefits for the Donor

Donating blood has benefits for your emotional and physical health. According to a report by the Mental Health Foundation, helping others can:

• reduce stress
• improve your emotional well-being
• benefit your physical health
• help get rid of negative feelings
• provide a sense of belonging and reduce isolation

Free health checkup

In order to give blood, you're required to undergo a health screening. A trained staff member performs this checkup. They'll check your:

• Pulse
• Blood Pressure
• Body Temperature
• Hemoglobin Levels

This free mini-physical can offer excellent insight into your health. It can effectively detect problems that could indicate an underlying medical condition or risk factors for certain diseases.

Your blood is also tested for several diseases. These include:

• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis C
• HIV 1 & 2
• Syphilis
• Malaria