Halloween drive spooks up support for Nakhon Ratchasima blood banks
Nakhon Ratchasima faces a severe blood reserve shortage, leading to a creative Halloween-themed blood donation drive. Held at Terminal 21 mall, the event encourages citizens to donate blood, crucial for emergency patients.
The Happy Halloween Blood Party organised by Sirilak Pheakkhuntot, head of the National Blood Service Region 5 in Nakhon Ratchasima, aims to address the critical blood shortage in the province. This annual event has been designed to draw more donors during the Halloween season.
Blood reserves in Nakhon Ratchasima, Chaiyaphum, Buriram, and Surin remain low, with all blood types in high demand. The trend of increasing blood usage in Nakhon Ratchasima continues, yet current blood collections fall significantly short of meeting this need.
Adding to the challenge, the ongoing school holidays have further reduced blood donations. The province’s 39 hospitals require approximately 12,000 units of blood monthly, yet only 3,000 units are collected, fulfilling merely 25% of the demand.
The Happy Halloween Blood Party sees staff from the National Blood Service Region 5, Nakhon Ratchasima, dress as ghosts to assist and encourage donors. The event, held in collaboration with Terminal 21 mall, aims to add a festive touch to the Halloween season.
Special incentives are offered to those who donate blood on October 31. Donors at the National Blood Service Region 5, Nakhon Ratchasima, located in Nong Bua Sala, Mueang, from 8.30am to 4.30pm, will receive a stylish Bootiful Mind Halloween T-shirt. Additionally, donors at the Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University and the LG floor of Terminal 21 will receive other souvenirs.
The effort to boost blood donations is crucial for saving lives and improving the quality of life for patients. Healthy individuals are urged to donate blood and contribute to this life-saving cause.
For more information, the public can contact the Blood Donation Recruitment and Public Relations Unit at 044-938938, extension 1303.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news.
Why did Nakhon Ratchasima choose a Halloween-themed event to address the blood shortage?
The Halloween theme aims to attract more donors by creating a fun and engaging atmosphere.
How does the ongoing school holiday impact blood donations in Nakhon Ratchasima?
School holidays reduce the number of available donors, exacerbating the blood shortage.
What creative strategies might other regions use to boost blood donations?
Regions could adopt themed events, offer incentives, or partner with popular venues to attract donors.
What if more communities adopted themed donation drives; how could this impact overall blood reserves?
Themed drives could increase donor turnout, potentially stabilizing or even exceeding required blood reserves.
How do incentives like the Bootiful Mind Halloween T-shirt influence donor participation?
Incentives create additional motivation, making the donation process more rewarding and encouraging repeat donations.
