Give Blood?

So, who gives blood? Who doesn't?

And why do you/ or do not?

Do you know your blood type?

Me - I gave blood regularly until I went travelling... I'm starting again on 7th April. I can't explain the great feeling I get from knowing my blood will save people's lives. I am O negative - which means it can be used on anyone -so it's given to people in car crashes, or new borns... when there's not enough time to check what blood type they are. Unfortunately I can only recieve my own type.

Do something amazing GO GIVE BLOOD! http://www.blood.co.uk/

I would but I hate haveing a blood test.

I regularly do amazing things. One of these things is giving blood

I do, I had stopped for a while after they had screwed up once and blood started spraying out on my new cream coloured sweater. I go now though, I think it's important if you can, even if the process is a bit tedious some times.

Quote: Jake How @ March 10, 2008, 5:30 PM

I would but I hate haveing a blood test.

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It's having* Jake.

My Dad used to faint everytime he gave blood but he still did it! It's really rewarding!

Quote: Curt @ March 10, 2008, 5:35 PM

I do, I had stopped for a while after they had screwed up once and blood started spraying out on my new cream coloured sweater.

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That happened to me once... was really funny. Got the nurse in the face!

Sorry if you're squeemish anyone!

I always almost faint and/or throw up when I have blood taken. So for those selfish reasons I don't give blood.

I have no idea what my blood type is. I really want to know!

I don't/won't because I was anaemic. And besides, the hospital would probably lose the blood. ( I went for a blood test and they broke the container)

my blood type is Z posinegativetive. (Actually, that's a lie. I don't know what my blood type is.

I'm giving blood soon at work, partly because my mother can't and so I can be off the phones for 10 minutes OH! And so I can get a few cookie or something.

And saving lives I guess...

Do you really get a biscuit?
I thought that was a myth...

Quote: EllieJP @ March 10, 2008, 5:29 PM

So, who gives blood? Who doesn't?

And why do you/ or do not?

Do you know your blood type?

Me - I gave blood regularly until I went travelling... I'm starting again on 7th April. I can't explain the great feeling I get from knowing my blood will save people's lives. I am O negative - which means it can be used on anyone -so it's given to people in car crashes, or new borns... when there's not enough time to check what blood type they are. Unfortunately I can only recieve my own type.

Do something amazing GO GIVE BLOOD! http://www.blood.co.uk/

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And if you like helping ellie, give a kidney, loads of people need them...

Just a couple less drinks on a saturday...

All I'm saying...

Quote: zooo @ March 10, 2008, 6:44 PM

Do you really get a biscuit?
I thought that was a myth...

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You do indeed get biscuits, and a tea, coffee or orange juice!

Quote: Paul W @ March 10, 2008, 6:44 PM

And if you like helping ellie, give a kidney, loads of people need them...

Just a couple less drinks on a saturday...

All I'm saying...

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I'm also an organ doner... so neh!

I have donated blood & eggs & would do bone marrow if called up too.
I am eternaly grateful to those that give blood too. Without them I would have died.
Also on my death all organs except my eyes are going to whoever wants em.

OOoooh that's the same as me Charley - I don't want my eyes taken. Freaks me out!

We need to see where we are going eh!

Yep... I don't want to fall out of the boat...