A post made last night by her friend Darren Burns on Facebook appealed for blood donors in Chiang Mai and nationwide.
He wrote:
“Can't really come to grips that one of my best friends of nearly 7 years is in intensive care in Thailand...whenever she needed me I was always there and now I can't even do anything!! If there is anyone in Thailand now PLEASE READ and SHARE help anyway that you can!!!! Sending my love to the Hill's too!!!
****CALLING ALL TRAVELLERS IN CHIANG MAI OR COMING TO CHIANG MAI IN THAILAND*****
Help is needed. Yesterday my friend and I were out for the day when Lucy suffered a an accident being hit by a car whilst on a moped. She is now in intensive care and has had emergency surgery but is needing blood transfusions.
Negative blood is rare in Thailand and sourcing the blood is difficult.
If anyone is around and is ****A NEGATIVE**** blood type please can you contact myself on Facebook, call me on +61 484346507 or head to Maharaja Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital and say it is to be donated to LUCY ANNE HILL at RAJAVEJ HOSPITAL.
I understand it is your holiday but this is my friend. It doesn't take long and it will do a great thing. My friend wore a helmet and did nothing wrong.
If you're around and unsure please get tested.
Everybody please share. We need to get this everywhere. Social media can be so powerful.”
Potential blood donors on the island can contact the Phuket Red Cross, and tell them they would like to donate “A negative blood for Lucy Ann Hill in Chiang Mai.”
The Phuket Red Cross is currently accepting healthy blood donations from all blood groups, citing an increased demand following the holiday period. Following are the benefits of donating blood:
1. Pride of giving
2. Eligible for a free physical check-up every 3 months
3. Receive information about your blood type-both ABO and RH
4. The fact that every unit of donated blood must be examined through laboratory processes means the donor is being examined for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, AIDS, etc, at the same time.
Donor Prerequisites:
1. 17-70 years of age
2. Excellent health, with the weight over 45 kg
3. No history of hepatitis or jaundice
4. No history of malarial fever for the past 3 years and no sexually transmitted diseases, infectious diseases, persistent cough, coughing up blood, hemophilia, blood-related diseases, asthma, allergy, epilepsy, long-term skin diseases, kidney diseases, heart problems, diabetes, thyroid.
5. No considerable weight loss
6. No behaviors of sexual promiscuity. No record of drug use.
7. Blood donation is not recommended during the 6 months after a medical operation, child delivery, or abortion. In case of receiving donated blood, allow 1 year before giving blood.
8. Female donors are not menstruating or pregnant.
Before blood donation:
Get enough sleep-at least 6 hours
Stay healthy – free from colds and medications
Prior to the donation, eat non-fat digestible food
No alcoholic beverages 24 hours before the donation
To enhance the blood-purifying capacity of the lungs, quit smoking 1 hour before and after the donation
To purchase lucky draw tickets or for more information about the fair, contact the Phuket Red Cross at 076-211766 or 087-2767591.