Frequently Asked Questions

You can donate blood if you:

• Are between 18-65 years old
• Weigh at least 45 kg (50 kg preferred)
• Have normal body temperature
• Have hemoglobin level of 12.5 g/dL or higher
• Have blood pressure between 100-180 mm systolic and 50-100 mm diastolic
• Are in good general health

You can safely donate whole blood:

• Men: Every 3 months (90 days)
• Women: Every 4 months (120 days)

During a standard whole blood donation, approximately 350-450 ml (one unit) of blood is collected. This represents only about 8-10% of your total blood volume, which your body quickly replenishes.

Yes, absolutely! Blood donation is completely safe when done at authorized facilities:

• All equipment is sterile and single-use
• You cannot contract any disease from donating blood
• Medical professionals monitor you throughout
• Minimal risk of minor side effects like dizziness (rare)

Preparation Tips:

• Get a good night's sleep (at least 7-8 hours)
• Eat a healthy, iron-rich meal before donation
• Drink plenty of water (4-5 glasses before donation)
• Avoid fatty foods on donation day
• Don't donate on an empty stomach
• Bring your ID proof and donor card (if you have one)

Post-Donation Care:

• Rest for 10-15 minutes after donation
• Drink plenty of fluids over the next 24 hours
• Eat nutritious, iron-rich foods
• Avoid strenuous exercise or heavy lifting for 24 hours
• Keep the bandage on for at least 4 hours
• Avoid smoking and alcohol for 24 hours

Blood Connect Network is a verified platform that connects blood donors with those in urgent need. We:

• Maintain a database of verified blood donors
• Help recipients find donors quickly by location and blood group
• Organize blood donation camps
• Partner with blood banks across India
• Ensure privacy through KYC verification and proxy calling

Registration Steps:

1. Visit our donor registration page
2. Fill in your personal details, blood group, and location
3. Complete KYC verification with your Aadhaar
4. Wait for volunteer verification (usually 24-48 hours)
5. Get your unique Donor ID and start saving lives!

KYC (Know Your Customer) verification ensures:

• Safety: Both donors and recipients are verified genuine users
• Trust: Prevents fake registrations and scams
• Privacy: Your data is encrypted and secure
• Traceability: Complete donation history and tracking

We protect your privacy using proxy numbers:

• Recipients see your Donor ID, not your name
• They call through a Twilio proxy number
• Your real phone number remains private
• All calls are logged for safety and tracking
• You can block unwanted contacts anytime

Yes! You can update your status anytime from your dashboard:

• Available: Ready to donate
• Temporarily Unavailable: On travel, sick, or recently donated
• Unavailable: Long-term unavailability

Your profile will only be visible to recipients when you're marked "Available".

You should NOT donate if you:

• Have cold, flu, or fever in the past week
• Had major surgery in the past 6 months
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Have diabetes with insulin dependency
• Have heart disease, cancer, or blood disorders
• Had HIV, Hepatitis B/C, or STDs
• Consumed alcohol in the past 24 hours
• Got a tattoo or piercing in the past 6 months
• Had blood transfusion in the past year

It depends on the medication:

• Generally Safe: Vitamins, minerals, birth control pills
• Wait Period: Antibiotics (7-14 days after completion)
• Not Allowed: Blood thinners, cancer medications, immunosuppressants

Always consult with blood bank medical staff about your specific medications.

O Negative (O-) is the universal donor blood type.

Blood Compatibility:

• O- can donate to: All blood types
• O+ can donate to: O+, A+, B+, AB+
• A- can donate to: A-, A+, AB-, AB+
• B- can donate to: B-, B+, AB-, AB+
• AB+ (universal receiver) can receive from: All types

Register as a volunteer and choose your area of interest:

• KYC Verification: Verify donor/receiver documents
• Awareness Campaigns: Spread the word on social media
• Technical Support: Help with platform development
• General Support: Help organize camps and events

• Volunteer certificate for your contribution
• Recognition on our platform
• Skill development opportunities
• Network with like-minded people
• Make a real difference in your community

Note: This is a volunteer NGO initiative. There is no monetary compensation.