Give the gift of life

[KNINE]

This weekend I gave blood at our church's blood drive, and I'm feeling pretty good about myself. I enjoy giving blood more than any monetary donation that I could ever give to our missions or a charity, because it's something very personal. It literally comes directly from my heart. I encourage everybody who is medically able to donate at your local Red Cross blood drive. I want you to feel as good as I do right now. It's a special, life saving gift. And don't let a fear of needles stop you. Thing about what the recipient is going through. Take care everybody.

[zionzr2]

I would love to give Blood and Plasma.I am one of those people who are not allowed to donate. Quote, originally posted by Red Cross Website »You Are Not Eligible to Donate IF:You were a member of the of the U.S. military, a civilian military employee, or a dependent of a member of the U.S. military who spent a total time of 6 months on or associated with a military base in any of the following areas during the specified time frames * From 1980 through 1990 - Belgium, the Netherlands (Holland), or Germany * From 1980 through 1996 - Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Italy or Greece.For more on Eligibility guidelines:http://www.redcross.org/portal...fault

[bodhi_tree777]

Quote, originally posted by zionzr2 »I would love to give Blood and Plasma.I am one of those people who are not allowed to donate. For more on Eligibility guidelines:http://www.redcross.org/portal...faultThe Germany restriction puts me out of the running as well. I lived in Germany for a year from 1980-81, with my parents, on a military base. I was an infant, but still..my tattoos put me out of the running too. They frown on that, generally. Sucks, too, because this is something I would love to do. Plus, you get a cookie.

[KNINE]

I forgot to mention the cookies.

[BlueCrush]

"LIFE" is good. Our company has a blood drive a couple times a year.

[northvibe]

I gave plasma in college to pay for things.... but I'm having a hard time with needles... :/

[Herb]

After my valve replacement surgery last year, I now have to take Warfarin (rat poison) for the rest of my life, so now I can't give blood either anymore.

[joholste]

yeah due to my recent deployment to iraq i am disqualified

[nygiantzz1]

I lived in Germany in the 80's, so I'm disqualified too. I wonder when the red cross started that. I gave blood every 3-4 months while living in Germany. It was strongly encouraged by Army brass that everyone give blood as often as they could.

[isaaclud]

Thats funny, I've been a regular blood donor for a couple years now...I think I'm on the 2 gallon wall.The needles are something you just have to live with.It's better if you watch IMO, although if they dontfind a vein right away....you start getting frustrated...like..."Girl, gimme the DAMN NEEDLE...I'll find it myself!!"haha

[KNINE]

I have big fat viens in my arm. Easy to hit. I fill that bag in no time.

[Wolfman213]

I need to get back into it. My dad has been giving blood since he was in his teens I believe. He always gives within on week of when he can give again. He's received pins for the amount he has given as far as milestones go.

[GoodVibErations2004]

I like to do the double red donation. they take out a pint, filter it through a machine tha seperates the plasma out, give the plasma back to you, and repeat a second time. tice the amount of red blood cells. and it makes you less woozy becaus you get your plasma back

[vibebob]

I am on the can't donate list too, stationed in England from 78-80 and again from 84-88. mad cow worries, you'd think that after 21 years I'd either be a raving looney or dead but I am in perfect health. I guess I could lie about it, but that isn't me