Author Topic: Give blood (Read 129 times)

cozmik_cowboy · « **on:** April 09, 2011, 05:13:44 PM »

Seriously. If four people hadn't, today would be the 36th anniversary of my death. Sitting around with a needle in your arm isn't fun, but it's important. Thanks.

Peter

george_wright · « **Reply #1 on:** April 13, 2011, 09:39:11 AM »

I can give an Amen! to that. I had a complete oil change and then some back in 1968. Was told I had depleted several local blood banks since I was O RHneg/CMVneg. Have been trying to pay back since.

3rd_ray · « **Reply #2 on:** April 14, 2011, 07:46:07 PM »

I gave a pint yesterday. First time in my life. It wasn't bad at all, only took 7 minutes. I'll do it again.

tbrannon · « **Reply #3 on:** April 14, 2011, 07:50:15 PM »

I try to donate 3-4 times a year. It takes a few moments of your time, but is well worth the effort.

My wife is still here with me because of the blood that someone else donated. I'll keep giving blood until they tell me I can't do it anymore.

terryc · « **Reply #4 on:** April 15, 2011, 06:26:21 AM »

I have donated since I was 18 and I am now 53.

kilowatt · « **Reply #5 on:** April 15, 2011, 02:04:54 PM »

I donate as often as I can. When my sister was sick, I was asked to donate blood platelets for her. They put a tube into each arm, and you get a slight chill from the process, but it was easy.

Regards,
Pete

Bradley Young · « **Reply #6 on:** April 15, 2011, 09:37:52 PM »

I would donate, but they won't let me, which frustrates me tremendously, and is stupid. It's a long story, and doesn't bear repeating on the internet.

So, my apologies that opening my big fat mouth 20 years ago prevents me from giving.