This is not the first time that the AUS rugby has proposed an action in favor of blood donation. But the one that will take place on Thursday February 4 will respond to drastic organizational constraints, anti-Covid health measures oblige.
First of all, you have to register first. All blood donations are currently made on registration in order to respect a limited number of people in one place. Barrier gestures will be scrupulously respected.
Blood donation must continue, despite the pandemic. The French Blood Establishment intends to “keep the reserves afloat”. 10,000 donations are needed every day, “there is no vacation for patients who need transfusion”, commented recently Nathalie Albor, of the French Blood Establishment, during the proposed end-of-year collection. in the Salle des Illustres in Agen town hall.
Invited athletes and supporters
The SUA rugby therefore invites its subscribers, its players (on condition that the National League gives them permission), its employees, its young people from the training center, to go to the Ferrasse tribune, Pierre Clerc room, on Thursday 4. February to give. “For several years now, the French Blood Establishment has been asking us” explains Anthony Comollio, communications manager at the SUA rugby.
“And every year, it is with great pleasure that we welcome them. We support this cause. Last year, players gave their blood. We hope that there will be people, within the limits of the available slots. . “
Donating blood requires giving an hour of one’s time and thanks to this solidarity gesture, each year in France, a million people continue to live.
To be able to donate blood, you must be between 18 and 70 years old, weigh at least 50 kg and not suffer from serious chronic illness. A self-assessment questionnaire is available on the website dondesang.efs.sante.fr
Who can give, who cannot?
There are some contraindications: if you have recently traveled to a country at risk of malaria for example; If you are on an antibiotic (wait seven days after the end of treatment); If you have just been vaccinated (wait four weeks after injection if it is a so-called live vaccine; If you have had a tooth extraction (wait seven days) …
At the time of registration, they will be reminded: “If you have symptoms of Covid-19, or if you have been in contact within the last 14 days, please defer your donation.
You will need to show up masked, even if you are given a surgical mask. Identity document required. Accompanying persons (non-donors) or children are not allowed. “
Yesterday at 4 p.m., there were still 18 places distributed between 10.15 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Citizen mission of the young people of the training center
The young people of the SUA rugby training center are this year very involved in blood donation: “as part of their career, our young people must participate in a civic work. This year, it is blood donation. They have the challenge of encouraging as many people as possible to donate blood. And if all the slots are taken for this day of February 4, there will be another blood drive in early March. “
Remember that you should not come on an empty stomach to donate blood, but rather well hydrated. If you have symptoms like a cough, a runny nose… better wait!
The French Blood Establishment offers other collection times in various places. The “dondusang” website lists them all.
To register : mon-rdv-dondsusang.efs.sante.fr or on the EFS application.
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