Donating Blood as a Multifaith / Interfaith Activity through Blood 4 Harmony.
by David Cohan
Many of you have seen ads requesting the donation of blood, a very important and worthwhile contribution to society.
We can make it even more worthwhile by donating blood as part of an Interfaith Group.
I have started the group "Blood 4 Harmony" to join two areas of personal interest: donating blood and inter-faith activities.
and believe advantages of the proposed program include:
- being a rewarding way to contribute to the community;
- feeling good about yourself and those you are with - we'll be helping to save lives;
- fostering harmony and goodwill between people of different Faiths;
- understanding that giving blood is a powerful symbol of our common humanity;
- that since the need for blood never ceases there is scope for Blood 4 Harmony to start small and then expand;
- creating a forum for discussion and dialogue before and after donating;
- gaining opportunities to create positive publicity for Faiths and the Interfaith movement.
The minimum age for giving blood is 18, or 16 with parental consent.
After donating blood the Blood 4 Harmony group can relax with a drink and snack, an ideal time to develop goodwill and friendship with fellow Interfaith donors. The whole process only takes about 1 hour.
The Red Cross Blood Service values group blood donations and promotes them through "Club Red". More information on this and general information on donating blood is available on their website:
www.DonateBlood.com.au
I am seeking:
- expressions of interest and support from individuals as well as organizations;
- participants for blood donations;
- for growth of the Blood 4 Harmony group - volunteers to help with promotion and coordination.
Please contact me, David Cohan, preferably by email:
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or phone: 03-9886-1804
Mobile: 0403-047-859
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