New QL Gathering- Feb!! Come on, blue blooded :-D

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sent u email..

regards

thaaaaanks brother! I'm no leader :-( I like leaders though not one of them! But thanks a lotttt .. If it was real life I would've automatically said to you : Jazak Allah kheer :-D

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Aisha,

Congrats, I see a future leader of Qatar in U.Keep it up.

We are with you.

mashalla

i was so lucky to meet u all :) :)

and the reports in both english and arabic were wonderful :)

Today (Wednesday) there was an article on the campaign in Qatar Tribune page 21, and a picture with a comment in The Peninsula.

Tomorrow (Thursday) check The Gulf Times!

AlSharq news paper page 27!!

yaaaay

Tomorrow Alwatan :-D

yeaaaaaaah we ( me and other members) are working on that :-)

You'll love what we'll soon post :-)

sfd24 thaaaanx a lottt..

Qatar Living News image up loaded.Image/people

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yup mister, we shall put up the details here too so everyone can share their thoughts too.

how did u feel reading the article?

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I just checked Al Raya.

Aisha,

Why don't you start a new thread encouraging other members who did not take part of the first campaign to go and donate? Members who took part in the first one can share their experiences as well.

Check the 8th page!

Are u dialling correct no.? or its my mistake to gave u wrong no.? OMG, wait i'll send u email again. I checked my cp, nothing! eeks. he he

Mister, yesss you're added thank you!!

Guys check Alwatan paper tomorrow!

who? me or Mister? ):

Let me check it!

And I called you :-)

I sent you the information by email.

sent u email, got it?

You were the first one to donate! Send me your name and contact means alrady!I wanna add you to our list.

I just sent you an email ..

Right han19 I agree with you :-)

Han19 and Qatari, check your emails I sent you the reports that will hopefully be published in ALL the news papers! not only two.

Han19 will write the one in English. I wrote the Arabic one. Alhamdulillah.

what you have stated is so true?i am just not able to call it noble anymore, thats the problem.

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I agree with you it is duty and things we have to do for ourselves and man kind

for me i called it noble because it is hard these days to find people think of others before they think of themsleves

ok something has been bothering me a bit.

blood donation is called a noble deed, i dont know why, although i did agree that we all do this noble act and i am proud of all who attended, even the ones who could not donate, but i dont know why it is called noble. is it really noble? call me crazy but just read me out first please.i think i am in one of my zones right now.

man serves himself first, survival of the fittest, but once he has served himself, he tries and serves mankind, so its but natural that for mankind we as humanbeings should try to donate our blood which may come of use to someone in his/her life, because in todays worlds its possible to give blood. it becomes a duty of a humanbeing to donate blood simply because he is human and it is human nature to help......

oh god am i making sense? so why are we calling this act of donating blood as something noble? i didnt feel i did something noble by donating blood, i felt i did something that i had a duty to do at sometime if it was possible for me to do.

do we call this act noble so people will feel good that they are doing something almost equivalent to serving god?

does anyone think this way?

can someone explain this, i am torn between noble act and duty.

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sfd24, i like your idea of official membership for charity works, and fund raising.i dont think it will be huge amounts, but even a small amount will help someone.

the only problem is the starting, somehow we have to kickstart it, so every decided day of a month or week, we try to meet up to carry out this work.but there is no looking back once its started.whoever is free, can always take the initiative by themselevs, for most of us, the language is a barrier and we dont know the right places to be at.

insha'allah we have carried out one event, we will manage others too.

the idea of zakat is wonderful.

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Ohhhh dear sims I’m soo sorry I missed you! I should’ve came way earlier ( I came on time, sorry!)she did tell me that you left your ID number but dear what do I do with the ID number loool.. Plz send me an email via my profile with your real name and contact means so I can add you to our list ! yaaaay we’ll be 17!!

Dear members I’m so sorry some couldn’t donate , I should have written their rules earlier before we go, MY MISTAKE, I’m terribly sorry.

BUT come onnnn why didn’t you call them I gave you their number,didn’t I? :-D

Yes i feel that Aisha can organize other humanitarian work also, i'll suggest to Start some formal membership (Forms) for this cause (Manging record). I am with you to start visiting old age homes or children homes

I am also in favour to start raisning fund (with in QL)so that we can utilise for some noble cause. Also we can collect/submit our Zakat and can phyisically check the correct use of it. In any case i'll happy to participate with you

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i fully agree with gypsy,

aisha you dont need to organise groups for carrying out humanitarian work, the fact you did, is subhan'allah.

but i feel, hereon, if you have plans from your side to carry out any volunteering work, be it visiting the old age home or children with speecial needs, specifically on weekends when most can make it, just post a thread on it.even if one person accompanies you is a service to society.

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Congrats for Aisha & Sara... you two really did a good job.

I am glad that I could meet you all in person. han19 it was nice talking to you.

Aisha Its just the beginning we can do lot more, we dont need big group to do something good for the society. Nothing is impossible. Being a Qatari gal you are so lucky to have such wonderful parents who trust you and give you full freedom to get involved with people from different cultural backgrounds.

All the male members who came there, it was really nicce to see you all today.Thanks for being part of this campaign.

Qatari, its all because of you that we met today. A Big thanks to you.

Okayyy members.. I have things to do today soo I’ll write the report tomorrow Inshallah..

Qatari, I’ll send it to you tomorrow night so you approve it before it’s published.

Thanks

After the duty all night ,was too tired and sleepy but I wanted to participate for this nice cause and meet the bunch of very nice people ( Yeah I found decent and nice).

I am really angry with the rules. Why i cant donate if i am not in doha straight for 6 months.I visit out of doha almost every month , so it means i can never donate.I could not understand this law.

Sara & aysha u did a great job. Keep it going.Its the beginning but still it was a big achievement to bring the people togather for a nobel cause.

There r a lot many people who will be ready for a party and for clubbing but not for a good reason. But still there r quite a few people who can dare to come out for a helping cause with a positive attitude.

I feel upset for not able to donate . But on the other hand I feel happy to meet some nice friends around.

U won the day with decent gathering and a nobel cause.

Well DOne all of u .....

Yaaaaay we’ve done it ! we’ve done it!!! :-D :-D

Congratulations dear sisters and brothers!!

ALHAMDULILLAH a million !!!!!!!!

Thaaaaaanks for the 14 who were there today!! welll, actually 16 with apple and her husband!! >>>plz sister apple send me your names & contact means .. so I can add you to our growing list.. I’m so sorry we didn’t meet!!!!)

For those who were unable to donate.. It’s ok once you’re capable of donation you will try again :-) Your good intention counts too so don’t be disappointed.

Guys, if only you saw the eyes of members who are not allowed to donate! They looked so sad! They uttered the phrase “I was rejected” with such a sad tone.. angry sometimes hehe.. It’s like they were gonna get money out of it !! You’re sooo good people to be sad over this!

@@ Our report with photos and interviews will be published soon (during this week hopefully) in both Arabic and English. (Arabic>>Alsharq news paper, English>>not decided yet) Plus online forums of course..

Yaaaaaaaay guys we are the FIRST online community in Qatar to do this! CONRGATULATIONS brother qatari!

THANKS to Eid charity for everything! ( The blood donation Unit is related to the charity of Eid Bin Muhammed Al Thani)

Came there, met simi,sfd24,aisha and sara, was not eligoible to donate coz its just been three months in doha, so left early, hope to see ya all in next event.

Good Going. Congrats QL group, especially Aisha.

I tried to come earlier on time, (though never mentioned in this thread that i'm coming up) but couldn't make it, coz my hubby wanted to donate too, so i have to wait for him we arrived at 11:30am. Anyway, me & hubby succeed!(alhamdulillah)

so sad i didnt meet anyone there.

Again, congratulations QL!

WHEW! Just came in my office from seeing you guyz,

It was an amazing experience! & a mixture of feelings too!

I was both excited & nervous. Excited to see u first & nervous to meet the needle!

But it was fine i undergone hemo testing & qualified!

I'll be 6 mos in Qatar nextweek & hopelly can come to do it.

See you nextime guyz!

Aisha, Sara thanks sisters for organizing such excited event. I am happy and feeling honour to be first doner from QL and hope this will continue.

Treasure1234. You are so kind person, i am lucky to find you as friend

Neo, Airliner nice to meet you

Han19, Gypsy gal Thanks for presence ,Happy to meet you

I am so fresh and must say very happy.

Thanks Aisha

Thanks all QL community to support this noble event.

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subhan'allah the entire process took place smoothly.

i was scared of fainting and almost did, but all was alhamdullilah very well taken care of.

to aisha and sara: this is an achievement to you two to get this work together.it felt like we all were members of a small family having come there to do something for others.

pls let us know the final list of members who came there, who donated and who were unable to. the ones who were unable to should be appreciated for their effort and their sincere thought.

i am extremely happy to have had the oppurtunity to meet the other members who came there today, and i simply feel that you are all very humble and kind people. if you can donate blood for whatever reason, that may come of use to someone else in his/her life, then you sure are a very nice human being.i sincerely wish all the members who came there today happiness and all good things in life, insha'allah.

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Hi

i jut back from our meeting and would like to thank u al for your comming and talking

Aisha and Sara thanx for organizing this meeting and for the sweets :-)

Thanx for being there and support others

sfd24,gypsy gal,han19,alone_in_doha or neo and his friend :-)

, airliner

thanx and it was nice to meet you and talk to u

to blood bank with family (outing), one coffee shop is there and also canteen. If we need some thing, can arrange.

Too Excited sister.. not sleeping

Me... my both Angels are playing

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I'm escited too :-)

What does the "Final figure" mean?

REMEMBER: Saturday (3 Feb between 8.30 and 10.00) at the blood donation unit bulding outside Hamad Hospital.

i'll come.

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Its not my first time, still am so excited to be with you all. I will come on time. See you all tomorrow.

okie

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Relax dear you'll like it. No need to be nwevous at all.

Once there, just ask the lady about Aisha (that's me :-D ) or Sara (Um Ibrahim) from QatarLiving :-)

once there, what should we do, whom do we meet there and what do we ask.

i will call you the minute i reach there.i am nervous as hell.

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See you all in less than 24 hours!

sfd24 are you going to be there? insha'allah.

tearstosmile: you are welcome to be there.

aisha my lil sis: insha'allah this will be a wnderful experience.

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sfd24... wellll :-D

tearstosmile, do you want ice cream? shall I bring some? They must have a fridge :-)

On behalf of the group arranging Blood donation, i am more than happy to arrange any eatable, drinkabale (Except Alcohol)for any member. Just feel free there to say for it. We will arrange INSHALLAH.

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I'm new in doha. i donated blood once in three month and its due now.I just thinking about it now u provide me chance

This is bonus for me if take some ice cream .

See U Guys 2moro at 8:30 AM, Hamad Hospital.

Congrats Aisha for this big success.

mister, and aisha,

dont take this too hard on either selves.

mister you cracked a joke, it did seem strange but i did feel it looked like a joke, but aisha is organising this event, and she being a young person and getting her gears around this got a bit confused or surprised by this. i am sure she wants this to work out, becasue she is doing it for humanity and for QL. its a big task on her to carry out. its not easy to arrange an event.

mister, you must be a very generous person if you have donated blood several times before. and if you can, you must make a short visit to encourage us all, insha'allah.

aisha, i dont think any of us is after the refreshment as such.everyones looking at this as an oppurtunity to meet one another who have been interacting with each other for so many days and yet do something very noble that can save somebody's life someday insha'allah.

alone in doha, insha'allah you wil be able to get together with the guys and have a nice time later.

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Thanks for keeping up :-)

Beother Mister, it's not amatter of one riyal can!..I KNOW that one member did call me after your "comment" on them and was like "welll if they don't care thenn...!!"..

ok no problem let's leave it now :-) You've done great so far :-D

woo Aisha..

I don't think that Qatar Living nice and long list of potential blood donors would really care or be tempted by a one riyal can of juice. So, I wouldn't think what I said should turn people away. And, please, read all my comments carefully.

Let's leave it at that.

See u all there in the blood bank with passion.

I wish if men could feel fit after the blood donation and we could plan to go to beach for a volly ball and bar-b-q party. Anyways we could arrange such thing sometime later.

Any thing regarding food for donars required, let me know, we will arrange it as earliest as possible.

Good Luck!!

Ijaz

Thanks Mister for the clarification. You know brother, I was kind of sad because what you said might have turned people away.. I know you don’t mean to of course..but this is serious, maaan.. People are following up with the post ( I know that for sure. Some are not members) so something like your joke could cause a serious harm to the good deserved reputation of the unit.. I couldn’t believe it when I read it so I called and the lady said there is a huge misunderstanding.

Now everything is solved :-) ok

Of course han19.. it's better for first timers to have company. I was addressing others who asked Aisha to reschedule so it would fit their schedule. They can always go to one of these get togethers I read about in the forum.

mister, its very nice of you to clarify this matter because i too was a bit surprised. i felt maybe you are joking, anyway, alls well that ends well.

no this is not about making new friends, but all we are trying to do is get QL members as a group to carry out this good deed.

i have never donated blood before and i am a bit nervous about it too, so for me its going to be nice to know that i have someone over there with me who will take the responsibility for me or rather look out for my well wishes, even if that person is a stranger.i am sure aisha and gypsy gal will keep a check on how i am doing during this entire process and after it too. if i have to do this on my own, i would probably just push it to some other time. the group is a motivation to do something good for someone is need.

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Aisha.. everything was there.. it's just that no one offered :)

After you called them, I got a call later from the blood bank. Didn't mean for it to be a big deal. I was just trying to be funny. Something that seldom worked :))

I was going prepared anyway.. very well prepared.. Something I usually do when donating blood so I don't have to worry about my precious health :) so I didn't really need juice or cookies.

To all who cannot make it on Saturday, the Blood Bank is open until 21:30 every day except Fridays. Just go whenever you can. This is more about making a good deed than making new friends.

P.S. My name is not Hisham

Were you joking?

insha'allah aisha, just meeting all will be fun, oh yes we will have fun.

it was really nice talking to you aisha.i truly enjoyed our conversation.

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Mister, I forgot to congratulate you :-) you just saved a life yaay :-D maan it’s like saving the world you know that! You save one person like you saved all people..

alone-in-doha, thanks brother for being two :-) Say hi to your friend :-D May God bless this friendship!

wellll try to, little sis :-P

haaan19, they have plenty :-)

We'll have fun!

sleep well: oh i wish!

eat well: i wish i remember too, me and my lousy food habits.

drink well: i will try to remember to guzzle down loads of water in the morning.

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Brother Hisham the meals were ready waiting for you in the pre donation rest room.. I called them.. they were like "oh no it's not possible everything is available" I don't know why you got them wrong :-) When I go there they take good care of me :-)

1-han19

2- manubtl

3- treasures1234

4-gypsy gal

5- sfd24

6- Um Ibrahim

7- dentist

8-alone_in_doha

9- airliner

10- Lailing

11- alone-in-doha's friend.

12- frappuccino!

Frap, well it IS too early but it suits the majority so.. :-) it's ok just one morning :-D reward in the hereafter ;-)

saving a life deserves it. Thanks for joining, frap!

PEOPLE, BEFORE YOU COME, REMEMBER TO: SLEEP WELL, EAT AND DRINK! :-) plz!

A member asked me if she should fast, well NOOOOOO!! :-) lol

shoudnt they offer you juice, just in case you faint. i had heard of people fainting after blood donation. i also thought they would give you something sweet to drink for energy recharge, maybe i am wrong.

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Just came back from the Blood Bank.

They didn't offer me any cookies or juice :(

I brought some with me anyway just in case they are cheap :))

Seriously, it was only me and another guy donating. And no ladies at all. If they are really in need of blood they should create more awareness among the communities here. Do your best guys.

God bless.

Hey Aisha,

Count me in. I'm A+. But don't u think 8:30 is a bit too early. I'm not a morning person actaully.. specially in weekends. So I'll -more likely- be there around 10 inshallah. Hope to catch ya all.

Just to confirm that inshaAllah me and my friend, "ijaz" and "haris" will be there, though "haris" is not part of QL but I've managed him to donate.

Ijaz

yaaay lailing is in!!

1-han19

2- manubtl

3- treasures1234

4-gypsy gal

5- sfd24

6- Um Ibrahim

7- dentist

8-alone_in_doha

9- airliner

10- Lailing

Plus, a group of teachers from the foundation program of Qatar University :-) I don’t know how many . Plus, Nasser my uncle :-D … and maybe few cousins I’m not sure.

AHMAD44, God forbid! You’ll never have an accident ok!!!

Of course not to donate doesn’t make anyone less of anything…

Treasures1234, I’m one of the members who attends the ladies gatherings by the way :-)

It’s normal that people interested in blood donating are fewer, bro, why are you surprised :-D you're so kind.. And please please 3ashan 5a6r elli t7ebhom end this argument, would youuuu :-) I know your intentions are all good but the way you put it is loooool :-D brother …!

manubtl, no I don't forget my name :-) coz it's not in the list in the first place.

You always forget to put your name in the list.

1-Aisha

2-han19

3- manubtl

4- treasures1234

5-gypsy gal

6- sfd24

7- Um Ibrahim

8- dentist

9-alone_in_doha

10- airliner

11- Lailing

hi

i'll be there inshalla

i just sent an email about it to some of my faculty and friends at education city

insha'allah, i too want to meet you and aisha and get to know the others.

hey ahmad why not just make your presence there by coming.you have fun during the weekend and remember my signature.i think you are one of those guys driving who feels he has his vehicle under control, so speed is no issue. is gypsy right or am i right?just curious :-)

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I am not sure about that...but try to come atleast we can meet the happy heart.

This is something you should do of your own ..not because someone compelled you to do so.

treasures maybe you didn't mean it….but your comments sounds like you are forcing others to donate. If your intention is to meet people..you can always go to these get-togethers to meet QL members.

AHMAD accidents can happen to anyone anytime...even if its not our fault. All we can do is drive safely. I don't think you are one of those crazy drivers we see on the street everyday.

I will be very sad if i heard that u have accident

I am not forcing people to give blood, I saw that Aisha understood my pionts of my words just to give some encourge and it the first chance for me that i will meet some people of QL

by the way they will not allow you to chooose blood giver :p

Treasures dude relax man, dont compare giving blood to peoples social lives, ofcourse going to a social event after working hours is alot easier and more common than having blood drained from you, there are many many reasons why someone wont give blood, some people simply just dont want to!

That doesnt make them evil or insensitive or anything really! Its their blood man! If you like to do it then thats wonderful you might be responsible for saving someone's life the day you do it! But if i dont donate then that doesnt make me guilty of killing anybody incase of a blood shortage at HMC!!

Dont start putting people under the spotlight because this website forum has nothing to do with charity work! If people want to go then thats wonderful, if not then to each person their reasons, i simply dont want to, i dont know why but i just dont want to do it! thats my choice! I'm going to go out to restaurants this weekend with friends and have a good time and i'm not going to feel guilty about it just cause you said so.

Seeing the weather situation outside, if i do end up in some accident this weekend and in need of a blood transfer then not only would it be the most extreme irony....but treasures i would have to avoid you for the rest of my life just to hide my shame.

hi gypsy gal and aisha,

you are very sweeet with your concern. i do have a baby, but i have stopped feeding since dec, just a month back, but i am taking vitamin supplements and herbal supplements. you think this will be a problem.

does anyone know better about this?

treasure1234, relax, brother, lets be happy with the small set of friends we have here trying to perform a noble work, instead of cribbing about the ones who are not here or who dont want to be here. such kind of work usually gets a slow start.slowly and steadily, insha'allah next meeting more people may turn up.

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You don't have to read the thread you don't like. As simple as that :-)

Aisha physical resons is excused although if u make donation in resturant or Bar these people who has reasions or fears will come to have drink.

I am really fadeup check other meetings people comming from other cities to attend and some of them offer ridings for others.

Let them come to see us and may be the will have courge or the atomosphere will help them get of fears.

SHAMLESS

I dont think han19 can donate as she got a small baby. I think she comes under temporary deferral.

I am A+

Just count me in girl...

Lailing will come..

guyz,

Just count me in! It will be my initiative on how to come!

"inshAllah"...

I'm sorry you can't make it :-( I was happy having youuuu :-(

Wellll, like I said to the others...Donate anyway, anytime and tell them you belong to this group, please.

see you in other activities :-)

SO we're 9 again!

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2- manubtl

3- treasures1234

4-gypsy gal

5- sfd24

6- Um Ibrahim

7- dentist

8-alone_in_doha

9- airliner

I really want to come but the sched set is conflict w/ my work timings...Is that final?

Mister,

I’m sorry you can’t make it. Good thing you’ll do it anyway. Bless you bro!

Airliner,

you welcome! O+ yaaay!

Stharakan,

yeaaaaaaaaaah just drop in and say hi.. and write your manes and contact # there so they add you to the group for next time you donate! Mashalla you care that much about donation! May Allah bless you both!

Treasures1234,

lol chill off brother I’m happy with the results walla.. Did you really expect many to be interested in “BLOOD donation” ? this is real life we’re talking about :-) plus, many can’t do it for physical reasons..it’s ok God will bless this small group and we’ll grow larger eventually.Howeverrrrrr, I appreciate your try to encourage :-D

Qatarina,

thanks a lottttt.. BUT you know, last time I donated they didn’t make sure of all listed points.SO I appreciate people who has these things DO NOT donate. PLZ :-)

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2- manubtl

3- treasures1234

4-gypsy gal

5- sfd24

6-lailing

7- Um Ibrahim

8- dentist

9-alone_in_doha

10- airliner.

hi dear,

thanks for counting me in!

My blood is one of the badly needed. I'm B+ but i have work on Sat fr 8am-1pm,4-7pm.

Except Thurs we're half day & no work on Fri..

How could i...

Hi all,

To those thinking of donating blood..good on you! But here's some info I got from the Australian Red Cross website on people who cannot donate blood for reasons listed below.

Reasons for temporary deferrals:

There are many reasons for temporary deferrals, these are some of the more common reasons.

You will be temporary deferred if you :

*are pregnant, recently gave birth or are currently breast feeding

*have a cold, flu, sore throat or diarrhoea

*have been taking antibiotics in the last 5 days

*had dental work (fillings/cleaning in the last 24 hours and 1 week for root canal treatment

Reasons for 12 months deferrals

You will not be able to give blood for a period of 12 months after you : *had a tattoo

*had a blood transfusion

*had any piercing performed with clean, single use disposible equipment (in which case Plasma only can be used)

*have been in prison or lock up

*had male to male sex

*had sex with a prostitute

*had a partenr with hepatitis B or C

Reasons for permanent deferrals

Unfortunately , there are some circumstances that wil prevent people from giving blood.You will be permanently deferred if you :

*lived in the UK between 1980-1996 for a cumulative period of six months or more

*are HIV positive

*injected drugs not prescribed by a doctor or dentist

have hepatitis B or C

*had open heart surgery

*are under 16

*are over 70

Disclaimer : This information was obtained from the Australian Red Cross webiste. Please refer to them for any queries or comments.

So there you are guys....

If you are not in any situation listed above...then you are most likely able to donate blood. So go for it!

Only 6 persons intrested in donation ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?!!!?!?!?!?!?

for bar meetings and ladies only meeting ( just talking ) alot of hands and sounds raised.

Blood Group O +ve

Great initiative. Unfortunately I won't be able to be there. Would've been great to meet some of the folks I keep meeting online.

Anyway, being a frequent blood donor back home myself, I'll most probably go there Thursday or Friday.

God bless you Aisha.

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2- manubtl

3- treasures1234

4-gypsy gal

5- sfd24

6-lailing

7- Um Ibrahim

8- dentist

9-alone_in_doha

lailing, are you coming?

You welcome to Qatar :-) and the group :-)

Qatari, please give our group a name and a logo ! sth indicates social services..etc

Cooooooooooool. Thanks Qatari!! Thanks A LOT!

I’ll be waiting for the results of your creative thinking, bro :-)

Guys,

About the press thing.. wellll since that we’ll start small, then it wont be a real REPORT , we don’t want to pretend to be something we’re not right now.. I don’t want to feel in need to exaggerate.. it’ll be just a piece of news ( in news papers and online forums) to encourage other sites to do the same. However, I’ll document the details anyway for the QL records.

About the questionnaires, the lady there told me they already have their owns.. so our data base will be built automatically. However, I appreciate you all send me emails via my profile so I can save your emails as well for future useful gatherings..

Come on, send me a hi or anything :-)

This is a fantastic initiative Aisha. You should really be commended for pulling this together.

I'll think of a way to keep track of the group - it's something I've been working on.

I suggest that you should use Qatar Living to introduce the donars. As long as I'm in Qatar, I'll inshaAllah be part of the donars group. We belong to this community and I do respect people of this community as they really helped me in my tough time, I would personally like QL to be renowned.

Ijaz

Is everything ok?

Tell us before we do anything wrong... I hope you are watching the whole planning thing…

If you mind using “Qatar Living” name please do tell me. All what I’ll say to them is that we are group of people who happened to be members in the site .. so we are using the name to distinguish ourselves.. nothing official from the behalf of the site owner.. BUT it’ll be official in the sense that the group does exist.. we’ll build our own data base of (hopefully: regular!)donors from QL.

"Dear I'm no sure about the final number of people attending.. but it doesn't really matter because the center will start a group of donors from QL...eventually the number will grow according to the rise of awareness afterwards.. yay it's like we'll start an accredited kind of group of donors. like official you knowww"

:-D

It's Sat the third of Fed 8.30 to 10.00 (you can come anytime during it)

It's the blood donation unit bulding outside Hamad Hospital.

See you there!

Me and Um Ibrahim will be there first (inshaAllah!).. as well as the member "dentis" and his wife + you all :-D

Let's fix the day. Please make some room of time so I could go to some beauty saloon to have my personalized Tom Cruse hair style ;) as the first impression should be impressive.

Mine O+, Friend's B+.

1 Meal = 1 Bottle :)

Ijaz

I am not coming. I barely have blood for my own. Ha ha ha...

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Ohhh I just hate it when the comments are in more than a page :-( people do not notice :-( Let’s hope everyone does!

Ohhh I just hate it when the comments are in more than a page :-( people do not notice :-( Let’s hope everyone does!

sl, I'm so sorry :-( I don't know if we can change it or not coz 5 persons can do it which is not few ..

Han, better come early ! you know my grandpa just passed away and I have to be in his house everyday at morning and evening.. because people come to us you know how these things go .. so after 10 AM I'll leave to go there though I’ll be already late but you guys deserve it. I really like people who care about others. You’re giving away your own blood, I mean WOW :-D

send me an email already! :-D

Han I was too thin and with anemia.. After the medication immediately when my hemoglobin level got normal I donated though I was skinny but nothing happened to me It doesn’t hurt at all. ..except that my sweet mom got mad at me then she kept feeding me liver hehe. Now I have a motivation to eat lol that is to donate.. :-) Why do you eat guys?

which pakistani friend aisha? whats the next mission you are going to?

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drive safe because someone is waiting for you at home

Gypsy gal..cool, what about you and I go after the donation to the Pakistani friend I told you about?

Treasures1234, welll I got 3 As and 2 Bs so far. Alhamdolillah..

Guys I'm kind of worried because Hamad Hospital brings memories back about my grandpa .. So there is no need to mention how pale I look ( I KNOW) or you’ll never see me again ever ever.. hehe

I’ll call Um Ibrahim and manage to be there before you all so don’t worry. She’s a person with great positive attitude and experiences in organizing BIG events so we’ll learn a lot from her.

ok, its a yes from me.i need to brave this out.

but i cant be there dot 830, i will come within the time.

you better be there aisha.can we make the time 10-12 if it doesnt inconvenience anybody.

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drive safe because someone is waiting for you at home

insha Allah

hAsHmI

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Can not come. It is the first day at work on the my new job. Pl. Change to a later date. Sorry.

aisha, i am crazy scared to donate blood. just too scared by the idea, although i want to donate.i need to get over my fear first.

how long does it take?

tell us the location, if i can muster up my courage, i shall be there, insha'allah. just thinking about it is making me nervous.

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First we have to know if they will come or not. Then we confirm the date.

It's outside Hamad Hospital, somewhere near the parking area. It looks like a house, it has Qatar's flag on top of it.. and of course the name of the blood donation unit in both Arabic and English.

It has two doors one for men and the other for women.. Once you’re in tell the lady in the reception about QatarLiving gathering and she'll show you where we are. We’ll get your info and talk about the details.. don’t worry.

I ll be there at 8:30 sharp, Hamad Hospital, Blood Donation Unit.

How to recognise U guys?

Aisha... 3rd Feb is fine for me. I will be there by 8.30 AM.

come on guys

1-han19

2- manubtl

3- treasures1234

4-gypsy gal

5- sfd24

6- sl

7-lailing

8- Um Ibrahim

Do you agree on Sat the third of feb, 8.30 - 10 am ?

oke then, lets start at 8:30

I ll be there at 8:30

Pls give me location.

is it inside Hamad Hospital??

How as your exams ??

i am ready to donate and it will be great honour to me

ok manubtl, let's see what others say.

Treasures1234 noooo you can donate walla believe me I know it.. who says 6 months loool it's just 2. For women every 3.

I already Donate and they will not take from me till six mnths over i will be there just to share QL these moments

3rd february :-)

or lets start from 8 :30, upto 10:30

Can we make it for 8 or 9 am ?

I'm sorry if you couldn't make it.. welll brother go donate without us anyway.

We can go on Sat the third of Feb at morning, say 10 am?

what do you think, members?

i will be away of Doha starting from 8th of Feb for 3 weeks

:(

any chance to make it before 8th of Feb ??

is there any wireless donation or by email ?

sure Um Ibrahim!

Come on, donors! suggest a time please.

coool

i wanna sign up for it :)

and if u decide the daate and time...i can send an email about it..to our friends at education city

just keep us updated with the decieded time

:) :)

coool

i wanna sign up for it :)

and if u decide the daate and time...i can send an email about it..to our friends at education city

just keep us updated with the decieded time

:) :)

I’m sorry guys, The blood donation unit doesn’t open at evening in the weekends, just 8am to 1pm.

Also, our days is already booked by Qatar Voluntary Center.. But I guess It’ll be okay if we were few, are we? I’m not sure.. Maybe we can get to meet them too if you like.

Anyway, please tell me if you want a weekend (means: morning) or some other day during the week.. If you want it Saturday then our options are 3,17 or 24 Feb.

BTW, it’s okay to change dates.. be ready for a million changes before we agree on one date. It’s totally normal :-)

Great Going

HaShMi

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My friend from the education city is very interested in the idea, so some of the guys there might come and donate as well..

Now, back to our guys :-)

1-han19

2- manubtl

3- treasures1234

4-gypsy gal

5- sfd24

6- sl

7-lailing

Plus, I will invite the members whom already met before…we’ll see who can come along.

Please invite your fiends and family!

For those who cannot make it on the time we will announce, I will leave some questionnaires there for you to fill so we can contact you for future similar activities if interested :-) plus, it allows us to know how many donor we got :-)

Xana, come on girl! Overcome your fear of injections! Are you in? please just show up I wanna see you in real world anyway :-)

NOW, what about Sat 10 Feb 2007 , 6.00 pm ?

"wondering wheter I wait for your QL group donation or go there by myself now to help them"

Maaaan, no! Go go go go don't wait! You can come when we're there but you don't have to donate then :-)

"Sure. I will go there today. thanks"

hehehe I just saw it :-D

Treasures1234, heyyy you CAN donate again! Men can donate every 2 months and women every 3 :-) So you have no excuse :-D

manubtl, thanks alotttttttttttttttttttt! Keep up the good work plz :-D

4. Bashar i think i am A-

i will be there to collect my card as i did donatio 2 months ago

Sure. I will go there today. thanks

Arrange it ASAP

HaShMi

I saw the appeal for Blood donation in today's paper. As they are in need of your blood group please go to HMC blood bank today itself. You can also join with us next month just to cheer others who are scared to donate.

Toady the authorities ask people to donate bood specially B+ and O+ immediately to save live as they have some urgent cases. (front page of Gulf Times. wondering wheter I wait for your QL group donation or go there by myself now to help them.

3. sl

4.

5.

6.

pls volunteer guys

fill it yourself.

3. sl

Lets make a list to know who will be there for donation:

S.No. Name Blood Group(optional)

1. Aisha

2. Manu B+

3.

4.

Pls continue guys.Aisha will take your attendance on the final day.

All groups needed of course. Thanks manubtl.

Thanks guyyyys,

Keep it going please!

I’ll be fully back by Feb inshallah.

They need all groups.

I am O+. Do they require this blood group

will join you all for Blood Donation

HaShMi

han, nothing to worry it just takes only 10-15 mints i guess. Hemoglobin count should be 12 they rejected me few months back, I had only 11. It wont pain its just like a small injection and there is absolutely no harm in donating your blood.

Aisha, Count me too. Wonder if there is anyone with rare group??? Negative group??

It is nice to do some social work i would like to donate

and after this donation they will give some kind of blood full report whaihc could cost u more than 100 Riyals out side Blod Bank

they will not take from me as i already did donation 2 months back but i will go there to meet QL friends and collect my ID there

We WILL make everything specific. It'll be just great if other sites did the same..so YES we need someone to cover it for the press.

It's early to talk about these details now.

Let's first know who's in :-D

when do u plan to call all ql buddies to donate the blood?? Specific dates? We can take pics and post it to our site, some sort of social service started by QL group.If any body among us is in media we can even give some /small news in print media Quoting our groups name.

when do u plan to call all ql buddies to donate the blood?? Specific dates? We can take pics and post it to our site, some sort of social service started by QL group.

dear han, I'm in a hurry now.. I'll answer your questions later or you can call them :-) Their phone number is up there! Don't worry at allll nothing to be worried about believe me.It's even healthy for your body!

BTW, I won't be online till February! See you then!

Honey of course :-D the needle thing and the food were just me trying to be funny, ignore it :-D

So what do you all think???

cake with icing aisha?not so fond of cheese sandwich.

that might tempt me more:-)

seriously i would love to donate blood, let me know what time it is supposed to be conducted. are they strict about haemoglobin, bcos i am not sure mine is more than 12.insha'allah lets see.....

how long does it take to donate blood....i am totally ignorant on this matter.someone could highlight the positives of blood donation, dont speak too much of the negative, i am a paranoid person..

time, location aisha?.

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drive safe because someone is waiting for you at home

I don't need to sit in front of a group of QL users to know that I am scared of needles....

I already know this.... better than anyone.... and food.... is not enough of a temptation....

But please.... everyone else on QL... go ahead and assist Aisha in this noble cause....

Have fun....

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