休士頓僑社急需捐血助人

Peter & Jennifer Hwang are JCCAA members known for their long term commitments to charity, youth training, 80/20, and many other community projects.

Jennifer was diagnosed with aggressive AML several weeks ago and she is now in MD Anderson for intensive Chemotherapy treatments for leukemia.

On behalf of Jennifer Hwang, JCCAA has scheduled a Blood Drive at Chinese Culture Center:
Date: Saturday, 5/8/10
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Appointments required. Please call phone numbers listed below to make appointments.
Place: Chinese Culture Center, Room 103
Address: 10103 Westoffice Drive.

We know that some of you donated platelets and whole blood in the past few weeks. If you choose to donate again, the required waiting period is as follows:

• For platelet donors, you can donate your platelets every 48 hours. You may sign up to do it again on May 8th if you wish.
• For whole blood donors, you can only donate whole blood every 2 months. You are not qualified to donate whole blood again at this time, but you may donate platelet on May 8th.

Many members already signed up for the blood drive, but we still need 30 people for the whole blood donation and 2 backups for the platelets donation.
If you would like to participate in the blood drive, please contact:
Winnie Chen wenieychen@yahoo.com, 713-621-7733 (D), 281-565-1422(H)
Jenny Yang jcy17@yahoo.com 832-692-9028
Wendy Lam - Wendy_lam9999@yahoo.com, 281-370-9404
If May 8th is not convenient for you, you may call (713)792-7777 to make individual appointments.
Please make sure you put her name Jennifer Yu-Yin Hwang¨ patient number 431007on the consent form.

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General Donor Requirements
• All Donors: Please provide a personal photo ID (state issued Drivers License or ID, passport, military ID, work ID, school ID, green card or work visa)
• Age: At least 17 years of age and there is no upper age limit
• Weight: Minimum of 110 lbs.
• Be hydrated prior to donating
• Eat a sensible meal within 4 hours prior to donation
• Be in good general health at the time of donation
Common Eligibility Questions
• Platelet Donors: Within 48 hours prior to donating platelets please refrain from taking aspirin / aspirin-containing products such as: ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Nuprin, Excedrin, Aleve and herbal supplements containing garlique, ginseng, ginkgo biloba or ginger. Airborne is included because it contains ginger. Energy drinks that contain any of the previous products will also defer you for 48 hours for platelet donations. (These include Monster, NOS, Rockstar, Full Throttle, AMP, Sobe, TAB Energy)
• Tattoo or skin piercing: OK if performed in a state licensed facility more than 2 weeks prior to donating, if not, wait one year
• Travel: You cannot donate if you have traveled in the past year to an area that is considered to be high risk for malaria as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Cancer: Only acceptable types are basal cell carcinoma of the skin and carcinoma in-situ of the cervix
• Diabetes: OK to donate
• Pregnancy: OK to donate six weeks after end of pregnancy
• Antibiotics: Not currently/actively taking, OK if taking for acne, skin/nail and local yeast infections
• Medications: Most medications are acceptable including:
o Blood Pressure
o Cholesterol
o Allergy Medications
o Diabetes Medications
o Thyroid Medication
o Hormonal Medication
o Birth Control Medications
o Anxiety / Anti-depressant Medication
o Asthma
o Vitamins
Permanent Disqualifications
• Have spent time in the United Kingdom that adds up to a total of three months or more from 1980 through 1996
• Have received a blood transfusion in the United Kingdom or France from 1980 to the present
• Have spent time in Europe that adds up to 5 years or more from 1980 to the present
• Resided in U. S. military bases in Belgium, Germany or the Netherlands for a total of six months from 1980 to 1990
• Resided in U. S. military bases in Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain or Turkey for a total of six months from 1980 to 1996
• Have ever had cancer, other than basal cell carcinoma of the skin or in situ carcinoma of the cervix
• Hemophilia
• Have ever used intravenous (IV) illegal drugs, even once
• Are a man who has had sexual contact with another man since 1977, even once
• Have ever had a positive test for the HIV/AIDS virus
• Have ever had hepatitis (after the age of 11)
• Have any of the following symptoms, which are associated with AIDS:
o Unexplained recent weight loss of more than 10 pounds in less than two months
o Unexplained sweating, especially at night
o Fever higher than 99¢X for more than a week
o Swollen glands; enlarged lymph nodes in the neck, armpit or groin, with or without pain
o Pink, blue or purple flat or raised spots or lumps on or under the skin and mucous membranes. They may look like bruises, but they don¡¦t go away
o White patches in the mouth (thrush)
o Persistent cough or shortness of breath
o Persistent diarrhea

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