Da Vida Blood Bank (San Bernardino, Caracas)
Backed by: Da Vida Blood Bank (private, independent)
A private, independent blood bank in Caracas, open around the clock. An option to donate blood without going through the state drive at public hospitals.
WarningIts link to the earthquake response rests only on its own website; no independent outlet confirms it for this emergency. Confirm via its official channel that it's still taking donors before going. Donating is free: be wary of any message asking for payment.
What it does
Free, in-person blood donation at Av. Mariscal Sucre, Edif. Centro Uno, Piso 2, San Bernardino, Caracas. Open 24 hours, every day. The blood is transfused to surgery and trauma patients.
How to take part
- Check requirements and hours through its official channel before going: 18+ (up to 65 at private banks), over 50 kg, good health, no recent flu or antibiotics, no hepatitis after age 10, tattoos older than one year.
- Book via WhatsApp (+58 424 1881728) or info@bancodesangredavida.com.
- Come after breakfast and bring ID.
Verified facts
- Fact
Da Vida Blood Bank is a private, independent bank (not state-run, not the intervened Red Cross) with a live official site on its own domain and verifiable contact details: San Bernardino, Caracas, WhatsApp +58 424 1881728, open 24 hours.
bancodesangredavida.com → - Fact
The need for blood is documented by the official count of earthquake injured (3,238 as of June 28) in press and OCHA reports.
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