On March 29 an outreach blood drive was held in front of the west entrance of Palaceside Building.
Palaceside Building takes this on twice a year, spring and autumn. Lately two days each time has become the rule; it will also be held Monday, April 4.
The 29th overlapped with the Imperial Palace Inui-dori opening, so a large turnout was hoped for, but the temperature was a little low and chilly, and the crowd was only so-so. The Inui-dori cherries, the main draw, have stalled with the recent drop in temperature; some had forecast full bloom on the 29th, but they seem a little late.
On April 4 reception is 10:00–11:00 a.m. and 12:15–4:00 p.m. The draw itself takes about 10 minutes, but with a doctor’s interview it is 30–40 minutes from reception to finish.
Donors later receive by post (free) results for 15 items including ALT (GTP), γ-GTP, cholesterol and glycoalbumin.
With more advanced medicine, blood is chronically short. If you could not come on the 29th, please help on the 4th. We look forward to as many as possible.