Hi all,

My cousin's Friend's dad just got down with acute Leukemia, and its not looking very promising. May require platelets transfusion. Currently considering Chemotherapy. Thus is currently looking for donors who are willing to donate platelets to her dad. I'm helping to spread the msg around to look for help and people who are willing to spare some time and go for the donation.

I'll be going down to SGH to do a screening this saturday 10am. Will be testing whether my platelets and veins are suitable for donation. The actual donation will only be done if the patient requires it, meaning the hospital will call up and request for donation. Because the Platelets can only survive for 3-5days. The blood group required is O+.

Date : 2nd June 07
Time : 10.o0am
Venue : SGH Blk 7
Requirement : Healthy body, O+ platelets.

If there's anybody who's willing to offer a helping hand, contact me. Thanks.


Just some info regarding Acute Leukemia

Acute leukemia is characterized by the rapid proliferation of immature blood cells. This crowding makes the bone marrow unable to produce healthy blood cells. Acute forms of leukemia can occur in children and young adults. (In fact, it is a more common cause of death for children in the US than any other type of malignant disease). Immediate treatment is required in acute leukemias due to the rapid progression and accumulation of the malignant cells, which then spill over into the bloodstream and spread to other organs of the body, especially the brain, and most likely attacking the limbic system. If left untreated, the patient will die within months or even days.