Hemopa Campaign in Benevides Encourages Voluntary Blood Donation Among Students
The action reinforces the importance of solidarity and brings the academic community closer to the act of saving lives
The Pará Center for Hemotherapy and Hematology Foundation (Hemopa) held an external blood donation campaign on Monday (12) at the Adventist College of the Amazon (Faama), located in the municipality of Benevides, in the Metropolitan Region of Belém. The action included a collection room set up within the institution, ensuring comfort and safety for the volunteers.
The mobilization is part of Hemopa's calendar of external campaigns, aimed at increasing access to donation and reinforcing the stocks of the state blood network, especially during periods of higher demand.
The partnership with Faama has been ongoing for several years, with two editions of the campaign each year. "Students from the Academic Leagues actively participate, mobilizing colleagues, staff, and family members. The expectation is to collect 80 bags of blood in this edition," informed Vanessa Pimentel, social worker at Hemopa.
For the Nursing Coordinator at Faama, Zélia Saldanha, the action represents a significant contribution to the education of students and to society. "It is a way to strengthen our students' involvement and contribute to the population, encouraging the charitable act of blood donation," she emphasized.
Nursing student Layanna Coelho also participated in the action and reinforced the human aspect of the act. "I have been a donor for quite some time, and the campaign motivates me even more to exercise empathy and solidarity. I believe that donating blood is a true act of love for others," she stated.
Service - The Hemopa Foundation will hold another external blood donation campaign this Tuesday (13), this time at the Usina da Paz do Guamá, located at Av. Bernardo Sayão, 4783 – Guamá. The action will take place from 8 AM to 4 PM, with services provided in a mobile unit and adapted trailer.
To donate blood, it is necessary:
– To be in good health
– To be between 16 and 69 years old (minors under 18 with authorization and presence of a guardian)
– To weigh at least 50 kg
– To be well-fed (avoid fatty foods in the 3 hours prior)
– To present an official photo ID
