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RioLuz and Hemorio promote blood donation campaign in Botafogo
Published on 04/02/2025 - 19:09 | Updated
The aim of the campaign is to reinforce the stock of blood bags before Carnival. Credit: Disclosure RioLuz, the public lighting company in the city of Rio de Janeiro, and Hemorio are promoting the blood donation campaign “Ô abre alas que eu quero doar” on February 12, from 02 am to 10 pm. With the aim of reinforcing the stock of blood bags before Carnival, the initiative will take place at the RioLuz headquarters in Botafogo, and will have a collection point to serve the public.
– RioLuz is open to anyone who can donate blood, whether they are residents, workers or passersby. The initiative reinforces the importance of this act of solidarity, which takes just a few minutes but can save countless lives. During this pre-Carnival period, donations tend to decrease, making everyone’s participation even more essential – explains RioLuz president Rafael Thompson.
Luiz Amorim, general director of Hemorio, highlights that the partnership with RioLuz has been going on for years and recalls that actions like this help to maintain the institute's stock of blood bags.
– All initiatives that encourage donations are always very welcome. We believe in the success of the event and hope that it will be just the first one this year – says Luiz Amorim.
The event will be open to the public from 10 am to 15 pm on the 4th floor of the RioLuz building, located at Rua Voluntários da Pátria, 169, Botafogo, South Zone of the city.
Basic requirements of the Ministry of Health for blood donation:
– Carry an official photo ID (ID, work card, reservist certificate or professional council card)
– Be in good health
– Be between 16 and 69 years, 11 months and 29 days old. Young people aged 16 and 17 can donate with the authorization of their parents and/or legal guardians and an original identity document from that guardian.
– Weigh at least 50 kg
– Do not fast. Just avoid fatty foods in the three hours before donating.
Situations that temporarily prevent blood donation:
– Fever above 37°C
– Flu or cold
– Current pregnancy (90 days after normal delivery and 180 days after cesarean section)
– Breastfeeding (up to one year after birth)
– Use of some medications
- Anemia
– Surgeries
– Tooth extraction (seven days)
– Tattoos and piercings prevent donation for six months
– Vaccination: the period of impediment varies according to the type of vaccine
– Blood transfusion: one-year ban
