Hindu Mandir Executives' Conference August 17-18, 2012, San Jose, CA 1 BLOOD DONATION DRIVE ACROSS HINDU MANDIRS IN NORTH AMERICA Rahul M. Jindal, MD, PhD, MBA Transplant Surgeon, Clinical Professor, Walter Reed AMC & George Washington University, Washington, DC

Hindu Mandir Executives' Conference August 17-18, 2012, San Jose, CA 2 INTRODUCTION Concept of blood donation by Hindu temples and faith- based organizations. Concept has spread to Indian-American student organizations, Indian-owned business, Seva Chapters. Team work by many motivated individuals. Many mandirs organized for the first time in their history.

Hindu Mandir Executives' Conference August 17-18, 2012, San Jose, CA 3 WHY DO THIS? There is an acute and ongoing need. Show our involvement in the wider American community. Such events motivate young members for community and political involvement. Showcase Hindu culture in the media.

Hindu Mandir Executives' Conference August 17-18, 2012, San Jose, CA 4 WHY DO WE NEED A BLOOD DRIVE? According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, nearly 14 million units of whole blood and red cells are required every year. Some patients of Asian descent require a closer blood match than that provided by the ABO positive/negative blood typing. For this reason, it is extremely important to increase the number of available blood donors from the Asian communities. 5% of the total eligible population gives blood. However, less than 1% of the Asian community donates blood. Certain blood types are unique to specific racial and ethnic groups. For example the majority of Asian donors are type B.

Hindu Mandir Executives' Conference August 17-18, 2012, San Jose, CA 5 METHODS Contact is made with the local Red Cross. Date is arranged closest to 9/11 for symbolism. Set up a volunteer sign up sheet – 4 preceding Sundays by physicians/volunteers in the temple. Explain the inclusion and exclusion criteria. blast.

Hindu Mandir Executives' Conference August 17-18, 2012, San Jose, CA 6 FLYER INFORMATION Photo identification is required for all donors. The potential donor must:  Be in good health and feel well on the day of donation.  Have a hemoglobin (red blood cell) level which meets the established FDA standard.  Wait 56 days before giving another donation of whole blood.  Weigh at least 110 lbs.  Be at least 17 years old All donors are required to complete a health questionnaire and blood safety form during a confidential interview. You cannot donate blood if you have visited India within last 1 year. Persons who have hepatitis, HIV or transmittable disease should not donate blood. If you have any doubts call any physician in the temple.

Hindu Mandir Executives' Conference August 17-18, 2012, San Jose, CA 7 CASE STUDY - 1 BAPS Charity – Washington DC In 2012, we had 90 volunteers, 45 units collected.

Hindu Mandir Executives' Conference August 17-18, 2012, San Jose, CA CASE STUDY - 2 Indian-American Students organized blood donation drives. Rutgers University Edison Community College Facebook 8

Hindu Mandir Executives' Conference August 17-18, 2012, San Jose, CA CASE STUDY - 3 Indian-American business organized blood donation drives under the banner of HMEC. Zara Realty in Long Island, NY. 9

Hindu Mandir Executives' Conference August 17-18, 2012, San Jose, CA CASE STUDY - 4 Bone marrow drive for Amit Gupta Over 300 people registered. Amit Gupta received a successful bone marrow transplant. 10

Hindu Mandir Executives' Conference August 17-18, 2012, San Jose, CA CASE STUDY - 5 Seva Chapter of Greater Washington Venue was Rajdhani Mandir, VA. 35 units were collected. This could be a model for other 40 chapters in the U.S. 11

Hindu Mandir Executives' Conference August 17-18, 2012, San Jose, CA CONCLUSION Blood donation drives in all 500 Hindu Mandirs in North America.  This year will be the 11 th Anniversary of 9/11.  Lets us unify Hindu Mandirs across North America by having blood drives around 9/11. Central coordination and media presence to highlight Hindu-American contribution to society. Could tag on bone marrow enrollment/flu shots. Could select a special theme each year – ie for soldiers. Event Coordinators who have any questions about organizing a blood drive may contact: Rahul M. Jindal, MD, PhD at (301) or 12

Hindu Mandir Executives' Conference August 17-18, 2012, San Jose, CA IMPORTANT WEB SITES -community-outreach-programhttp:// -community-outreach-program drive/ultimate-guide-hosting-blood-drive/fliers-and- toolshttp:// drive/ultimate-guide-hosting-blood-drive/fliers-and- tools North American Hindu Temples National Blood Donation Campaign video on YouTube: 13

Hindu Mandir Executives' Conference August 17-18, 2012, San Jose, CA SPECIAL THANKS Abhaya Asthana, PhD, Boston Mahesh Mangalick, PhD, Atlantic City Dhaval Joshipura, Chicago Luz Rodriguez, New York Sant Gupta, PhD, Virginia 14