Finding and Contacting Donors Responsibly
RedLife’s strength is connecting people. To keep everyone safe and respected, it is important to contact donors in a responsible, ethical way.
The app may automatically:
· Show you donors who match your required blood group and location.
· Prioritize donors who have recently been active and not donated too recently.
You should:
· Avoid spamming many donors with repeated messages.
· Start with those closest to the hospital or blood bank to minimize travel time.
· Respect any donors who have marked themselves as temporarily unavailable.
How to write a clear, respectful message
When messaging a potential donor:
1. Introduce yourself briefly.
2. Mention:
o The blood group needed.
o The hospital/blood bank and city.
o Whether it is an emergency or planned date.
3. Clarify that:
o Donation is voluntary and unpaid.
o The donation and transfusion will happen at a licensed facility.
4. Thank them for considering, regardless of whether they can come.
Example:
“Assalam o Alaikum, my name is Ahmed. We urgently need B+ blood for a patient at XYZ Hospital in Lahore today. All donations will be done through the hospital blood bank. This is voluntary and unpaid. If you are available and eligible to donate, please let me know. JazakAllah and thank you for even reading this.”
Remember:
· Donors have the right to say no or not respond.
· Do not use abusive language, guilt, or threats if someone cannot donate.
· Do not repeatedly message the same person if they have declined or not responded.
If a donor agrees:
· Confirm time and place to meet at the blood bank or hospital.
· Remind them to bring ID and to eat and drink normally before coming.