Sure, it’s not the most comfortable or exciting thing in the world, but it’s a good thing to do! We’re talking about giving blood.
If you’re not afraid of needles and you qualify to give, we encourage you to do so. Blood banks are slow in the summer and they could really use your help.
Hospitals do keep blood on hand for when they need it, but they can run out. Having a constant blood donation supply is important—by donating you could help save someone’s life!
If you want to donate, you can find a location to do so here. And thank you!
P.S. Thank you sooo much to all of our awesome and amazing readers who have donated blood, and many who are regular donors (some donating many gallons!). Your generosity and selfless gift of life is truly heartwarming and awe-inspiring. Thank you! 🤗
Close to 15 gallons!
Due to Service in SouthEast Asia and SouthWest Asia, my blood is no longer considered for donations.
Check, they are allowing it now I think.
Same here..agent orange problems
I would like to give blood, but I had hepatitis as a child, and it shows up in blood tests, so Red Cross will not accept my blood.
Same thing, I had hepatitis when I was a teenager.
37 years. Started in my last year of high school and into my early 50’s donating every 3 months. I did my part.
Currently at 154 units (blood and platelets).
I’m at the 10 gallon level.
I am a regular blood donor. Every 8 weeks or so
I just achieved 8 gallons – donate every 8 weeks or so.
Unfortunately, at a young age I was diagnosed with hepatitis A and have never been able to give blood. It still breaks my heart when a loved one is in need of lots of blood due to surgery or treatments and I am unable to help.
Yes, I would give blood twice a year. But after I returned from the UK they rejected me because (at the time) possible exposure to mad-cow. Haven’t tried since. Moooo.
Same here, but we can now.
I believe that you can now.
Answering for my husband–platelets every two weeks.
I gave blood regularly for over 50 years. Then, about six years ago I was diagnosed with Leukemia and that was the end of my giving blood. Now I was into receiving blood, and lots of it. But the local blood bank geniuses kept calling and I had to ask for the ‘boss’ and tell her my situation. Finally, no more calls.
I wish you were back on the giving end, Tommy. But I’m so glad you’re still around to tell us your story.👍 Have a great day, and many happy and healthy years to come.🤗 –Diane at RVtravel.com
Working on my 24th gallon, I figure it is just one of the things that I can do to help someone in need.
I used to give, but started prostate medication which disqualified me.
Thank you, RV Travel! 🙂 No, never. As a child, my blood was “poor.” I don’t know what was wrong with it, but I was prescribed “blood pills,” which is what I called them. They looked like brown M&Ms. They tasted nothing like brown M&Ms. 🤔😯🙁 Unable to swallow pills then, I ate them with several lifesaver candies to mask the taste and then rinsed with water. So, have never offered to give blood. If needed, I think that I could. Thanks again, have a great day, safe travels, and safe stays! 🙂
Your blood was probably “iron poor”. That can change over the years. Please get checked again, you may be able to donate now with all of the modern advancements.
Just donated my 67th only an hour ago. I want to give platelets but cannot, so only whole blood. For many years I could not because of statin medication. But I have been donating again since that was cleared as being safe. I just learned this morning that diabetics can also now give blood. Also that many organs can be donated even if certain meds are taken or illnesses formerly prevented donation. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL BLOOD DONATION CENTER TO SEE IF YOU CAN “HELP SAVE A LIFE”
I have twice but failed to fill the bag the second time? IV’s never last more than 24 hours on me…I just have weird blood? Veins? Red Cross said drink more fluids first, I lived 50 miles from donation place with no rest rooms so really can’t. I decided doesn’t work for me
I give it regularly, and have since I was in my twenties, as I feel it’s the one thing I can do that doesn’t “cost” me anything. I’m lucky that I am healthy and have “good veins” and can not only give whole blood, but platelets too.
As a note. The proper technique for applying iodine before the draw, is to start in the center and circle around the iodine outward. This proper technique keeps the area sterile. I see lots of times where the iodine is being placed haphazardly going over previous areas in a up and down row method. Unacceptable.
I donate (sell) plasma twice a week nowadays. I started donating blood years ago, then moved up to plasma about 15 years ago. Next year will be my last year of donating (selling) my plasma as I will age out at Grifols. Saving lives and getting paid while laying down for 3 hours a week helps pay for my brewing hobby, er, habit.
Many times until I was told I couldn’t because I was stationed overseas for 2 years and because of mad cow disease. Then two years ago they lifted that ban and I have gone back to donating regularly. Took my son for the first time last year and now he has a goal to give gallons. He holds the local record for fastest pint!
I have a health problem that won’t allow me to give, husband has given over 35 gallons!! He is also A- …one of the rare ones
Absolutely! Pay it forward as one day you may need your life saved by this selfless act.
You won’t know who’s life you save, but you will save at least one.
I can no longer donate blood or organs (except corneas) due to leukemia. Thank you to all who have and those who continue to donate.