Frequently Asked Questions

To donate blood, you must:

• Be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent)
• Weigh at least 110 pounds (50 kg)
• Be in good general health
• Not have donated blood in the last 56 days
• Not have certain medical conditions or be taking certain medications

Most healthy adults can donate blood. If you have specific health concerns, consult with our medical team during the screening process.

You can donate whole blood every 56 days (about 8 weeks). This allows your body time to replenish the blood you donated.

For platelet donations, you can donate more frequently - up to 24 times per year with at least 7 days between donations.

Our platform will track your connection history with seekers and notify you when you're eligible to donate again through medical facilities.

Yes, blood donation is extremely safe. We use:

• Sterile, single-use equipment for each donor
• Comprehensive health screening before donation
• Professional medical staff supervision
• Testing of all donated blood for infectious diseases
• Strict quality control and safety protocols

All donated blood is tested for HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis, and other infectious diseases before being used.

The entire process takes about 45-60 minutes:

• Registration & Health History: 10-15 minutes
• Health Check: 5-10 minutes
• Actual Donation: 8-10 minutes
• Recovery & Refreshments: 10-15 minutes

The actual blood collection only takes 8-10 minutes. Most of the time is spent on screening and recovery.

To prepare for your donation:

• Eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water
• Get a good night's sleep
• Avoid alcohol 24 hours before donation
• Bring a valid ID
• Wear comfortable clothing with sleeves that can be rolled up

Make sure you're well-hydrated and have eaten within 2 hours of your donation appointment.

After donating blood:

• Rest for 10-15 minutes and enjoy refreshments
• Drink extra fluids for the next 24 hours
• Avoid heavy lifting or strenuous exercise for 5 hours
• Eat iron-rich foods to help replenish your blood
• Keep the bandage on for several hours

Most people feel fine after donating and can resume normal activities. If you feel dizzy or unwell, contact us immediately.

Yes, you can donate blood if you have tattoos or piercings, but there are waiting periods:

• Tattoos: Wait 3 months after getting a tattoo
• Piercings: Wait 3 months after getting a piercing (if done with a needle)
• Ear piercings: No waiting period if done with a gun at a commercial establishment

These waiting periods help ensure your safety and the safety of blood recipients.

Our global platform connects verified blood donors with recipients across 195+ countries through secure introductions:

• Identity Verification: Create your verified international donor profile with fraud protection
• AI-Powered Matching: Secure donor-seeker connections from Tokyo to New York
• Multilingual Notifications: Culturally sensitive alerts when connections are needed worldwide
• Disaster Response: Rapid international verified connection matching during crises
• Cross-Continental Tracking: Monitor your global connection impact and verified introductions

We use advanced AI technology to create verified cross-cultural connections and ensure fast, safe, and efficient donor-seeker matching across borders and time zones. We don't handle blood - we handle connections with identity verification.

If you can't donate blood, there are still many ways to support our global connection network:

• Volunteer to help with verified introductions across our 195+ country network
• Help organize cross-cultural community connection events
• Spread awareness about our verified connection platform from Tokyo to New York
• Support international disaster response and emergency connection programs
• Encourage eligible friends and family worldwide to join our verified network
• Bridge cultural and linguistic barriers to help expand our secure connection reach

Every contribution helps create cross-continental life-saving verified connections, whether through direct connections or supporting our global identity verification platform.

While we respect privacy laws across all 195+ countries, we can share your global connection impact:

• Your verified profile status and connection locations across our network
• Whether your connections led to successful verified introductions
• General information about cross-border connections and cultural bridge-building
• Your global connection history and worldwide verified introduction statistics
• Disaster response contributions and emergency verified connection activations

All connections go through identity verification and create real verified introductions from local communities to global emergencies. Your verified profile builds bridges and facilitates life-saving connections across continents through secure introductions.