JASHS Red Cross

Donating blood provides several significant physical and mental health benefits for the donor.

Physical Health Benefits
✓Cardiovascular Health Improvement: Regular donation reduces blood viscosity (thickness), allowing blood to flow more freely. This can lower blood pressure and has been linked to an 88% lower risk of heart attacks.
✓Iron Level Regulation: High iron levels can cause oxidative stress and damage to organs like the heart and liver. Donating blood helps shed excess iron, which may reduce the risk of conditions like hemochromatosis and certain cancers.
✓Stimulation of New Blood Cell Production: After donating, the body works to replenish lost blood, stimulating bone marrow to produce fresh red blood cells. This "rejuvenation" of the circulatory system can improve overall oxygen delivery to tissues.
✓Calorie Expenditure: The body expends energy to replace the donated blood. One donation can burn approximately 600–650 calories.
✓Free Health Screening: Every donor receives a mini-physical, where vitals like pulse, blood pressure, and hemoglobin levels are checked. Your blood is also screened for infectious diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis.
✓ Detoxification Potential: Some research suggests blood donation can help reduce levels of certain toxins in the body, such as perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs).

✓Mental and Emotional Benefits
✓Reduced Stress and Better Mood: Altruistic acts like donating blood are linked to lower stress levels and the reduction of negative feelings.
✓Sense of Purpose: Knowing that a single donation can save up to three lives provides a profound sense of fulfillment and community belonging.
✓Longevity: Individuals who volunteer regularly for altruistic reasons have been observed to live longer and report higher life satisfaction.

Red Cross Youth Mass Investiture 2025
November 8, 2025
Elementary School
Junior High School
Senior High School

Junior First Aider Program 2025

July 17, 2025
NATIONAL CPR DAY celebration
Shaping Culture:Towards a CPR-ready Philippines
- A CPR Lecture and Demo is conducted in Jose Abad Santos High School by Manila Chapter Redcross Volunteers together with Our Red Cross Youth Chapter Service Representative Ma'am Liwanag J. Nuque

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