Below: Dr
Kandapoo and her dedicated team pose happily after a successfulcollection.
Above: David proudly poses with his 'pint of the best'
First up from DAC was Melvin Lewis (A10). Melvin has had his share of ill - health, but now feels fit and was ready to give. The preliminaries over, Dr. Kandapoo was forced to decline Melvin's contribution because he has been taking medication within the last three years. Naturally he was disappointed but understood the situation.
Dial a Cab driver David Ammar (L75) has also known poor health , but passed the stringent medical and was able to give his pint. He kindly allowed us to record his progress. Other Dial a Cab members of staff were also encouraged to donate and this they eagerly did.
Once in the bag, the freshly collected blood is safely stored before being returned to a blood bank where it will be grouped and kept for routine surgery and various medical emergencies.
However, unlike Tony Hancock, it is to be hoped that the same donor will not receive their own blood back!
A spokesman for the National Blood Service told Call Sign that they were pleased with the response which they claimed was good for a first effort and are now talking about a follow-up visit.
A big thanks to all the drivers and staff who out themselves out and donated….
A dissapointed Melvin Lewis (A10) after being declined having being on
medication within the past three years.
David Ammar is questioned by Dr Kandapoo prior to giving blood.
