Save a life in a second: Why we raise money for an app to find blood donors
Time is blood.Quite literally. When the count goes for minutes, and in the operating room waiting for a rare blood type, the fate of a person depends not only on the availability of donors, but also on the speed of communication. We want to create a mobile app that will be a lifeline in your pocket. But we need your help.
Problem: Chaos instead of salvation
Every minute, patients are admitted to hospitals who require blood transfusions. These are not only victims of accidents, but also cancer patients, young mothers in childbirth, patients with complex diagnoses.
The paradox of the situation is thatThere are many people who want to help, but there is no working communication system.. Potential donors face a number of obstacles:
- Ignorance:“Who needs me?”, “Where to call?”, “What if my group doesn’t fit?”
- Bureaucracy:The search for a donor often boils down to shouting in social networks and word of mouth, where information is lost in the flow of news.
- Lack of control:Donors don’t know when they can donate blood again (men and women, whole blood or plasma – different intervals), and blood centers lose their human resources on cold calls.
As a result, donation resources are used inefficiently and lives are threatened simply by a lack of fast digital connectivity.
Solution: Digital assistant for donor and recipient
We want to develop a mobile application that solves this problem systemically. It’s not just a database. It’srapid response ecosystemIt works on the principle of “a couple of touches – one saved life”.
Here are the key functions of the future application, which we implement with the funds raised:
- Early notification system (Push notification).
As soon as there is a critical need for a rare blood type (such as Rh-negative or certain components) in a city (or region), the app will instantly send a signal to suitable donors. You don’t have to monitor social media – we’ll find you when you’re needed. - Donor’s smart calendar.
It is difficult to remember when to donate blood the next time. Our application will leaddonation scheduleCalculating dates based on your gender and type of delivery (whole blood, plasma, platelets). You will receive a reminder when the body has fully recovered and you can help again. This eliminates the risk of premature delivery, which is dangerous for the donor. - A map of blood centers and loyalty.
We will collect an up-to-date map of all transfusion stations with addresses, opening hours and reviews. In addition, it is planned to introduce a loyalty program, where donors will be able to receive bonuses and discounts from project partners as a thank you for their invaluable contribution. - Educational center.
The app will have a section for beginners: how to prepare for delivery, so that tests are good, what are contraindications and myths about donation. We want to make the process transparent and safe for everyone.
Where will your money go?
We don’t ask for money just for an idea. We are asking for funding for specific technical steps that will turn the concept into a working tool. Each ruble (tenge / hryvnia) will be directed to:
- Development of mobile versionsfor iOS and Android. This is code writing, interface design (UI / UX), so that the application is convenient for people of any age.
- Create a secure server and database.We are obliged to guarantee the safety of personal data of donors and the protection of their medical information.
- Integration with medical institutions.Technical connection of the application to the databases of blood transfusion stations to receive actual requests in real time.
- Technical support and updates.The launch is just the beginning. The application must live, update and adapt to the needs of users.
Why is it important to do this right now?
According to the experience of charitable foundations,introduction of high technologies in donation increases the efficiency of fees and involvement of volunteers at times. We can’t afford to wait.
Today, we all have a smartphone. We use it to order food, taxis and entertainment. It’s time to use it for what we were born to do.neighborly.
We know that donors are people with big hearts. But even the biggest heart sometimes doesn’t know where to go. We will create an app that will be a guide for your kindness.
Let’s join forces. Support the creation of this application. Make a donation right now. Because one day someone waiting for a donor could be me, you or our loved ones.
Together we will create a technology that will give life.
