[Taltarzac725]

The Moderator asked me to consolidate my various blood and/or platelet experiences rather than doing this each time I donate. We can start this thread where we talk about these details and also try to get more people to donate blood, red blood cells, plasma or platelets by setting examples.

[Taltarzac725]

5 Impressive Benefits of Blood Donation | Organic Facts

I found this very educational about how it helps us as far as our health is concerned for donating blood.

Health benefits of donating blood include good health, reduced risk of cancer and hemochromatosis. It helps in reducing risk of damage to liver and pancreas. Donating blood may help in improving cardiovascular health and reducing obesity.

Everyday blood transfusions take place that save lives of many people all over the world. About 5 million Americans need blood transfusion. Donating blood is good for health of donors as well as those who need it. It is important that blood donation takes place in a hospital or a clinic or a blood bank, in the presence of medical experts. Donors should ensure that they are in good health to avoid any health issues post transfusion to those who use it.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by leftyf

One day you just might need blood and there wouldn't be any.

At the One Blood Center there is a statistic that reads, 1 percent of the population is eligible to give blood and 1 percent of those eligible actually donate.

Just look at the wait list for human organs. There shouldn't even be one.

The Moderator wants me to start using a single thread for our discussions about our experiences donating blood.

He/she said there have been complaints about too many posts about individual blood donations.

I think donating blood, platelets, red blood cells, or plasma is one of the most selfless acts people can do even if there are gifts and the like involved.

[Polar Bear]

An overabundance of posts on this topic causes a negative reaction from many people. Instead of making them think about donating, it turns them off to the topic. Yes...I'm one of those. And yes, I do donate.

Thank you, moderator.

[Taltarzac725]

They are doing a platelet rewards drive again from July through the end of September 2017. Donate platelets twice each month and earn a $60 gift card. Save Lives With Your Platelet Passport This Summer

This is the third one of these they have done this year.

[Taltarzac725]

I noticed that many days this Summer when I am making my platelet appointments One Blood has $10 gift cards as rewards for blood, platelet, whole blood, and plasma givers an the Blood Centers. OneBlood - Home

[redwitch]

Wish they could figure out how to get my blood. Never had a problem in California but they won't even try here (veins too small). Shame since I have AB-.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by redwitch

Wish they could figure out how to get my blood. Never had a problem in California but they won't even try here (veins too small). Shame since I have AB-.

That is a shame. I have AB- negative too so that they want me to do platelets as much as possible. My veins are pretty good sized but scarred from the 100 or so blood, platelet, plasma, or red blood cell donations I have made since 1985. So, once in a while the stick-ins do not go that well. Some of the phlebotomists are quite more skilled with putting the needle in than others.

[Taltarzac725]

Got to see most of Forrest Gump at One Blood while doing platelets today. 16.5 iron level which is not good. Very busy at the One Blood place today with a steady flow of whole blood donors. Did not get any invitations to meet female's younger friends like one of the recent previous visits.

I am on my way to getting the six platelet donations through the end of September to get $60. Only one donation so far though as I had to cancel one two weeks ago due to not feeling that well.

Hopefully, the Villages and Dell Webb communities will keep the One Blood Center as well as the blood mobiles busy.

[skip0358]

Parrot Head Club blood drive COMING up on 9/11 again at Station 44 on Morse Blvd movie ticket,Cody's discount coupons,Johnny Rockets and Americano's Coupon and a pint of beer for a pint of blood coupon. Just informed that Walgreens will be there again this year with Flu & Pneumonia shots. 9am to 4pm. Walk ins welcome. Please help us and roll up your sleeves. Thanks in advance I know several who will be there!!

DUE TO HURICANE IRMA the 9/11 BLOOD DRIVE is moved to 9/18 @ FIRE STATIO #44. Your Blood is desperately needed as Texas storm took a great deal. Hopefully we'll be luckier. All DONORS will get Movie Tickets, discount s at Cody'y, Johnie Rockets, Amerikanos and 1 free pint of Draft at Gators Dockside in Brownwood. Also Walgreens will be on hand for Fly & Phumonia Shots. So please stop by, Walk Ins are always welcome.

[Nucky]

I'm want to start donating again. I forgot my blood type and answered Ragu. I guess they didn't like the answer. I'm gonna try again.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Nucky

I'm want to start donating again. I forgot my blood type and answered Ragu. I guess they didn't like the answer. I'm gonna try again.

Quite funny Nucky! You could have said lobster.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by skip0358

Parrothead Club blood drive COMING up on 9/11 again at Station 44 on Morse Blvd. /11 shirt,movie ticket,Cindy's discount coupons,Johnny Rockets and Americanos Coupon and a pint of beer for a pint of blood coupon. . 9am to 4pm. Walk ins welcome. Please help us and roll up your sleeves. Thanks in advance I know several who will be there!!

Hope you have a lot of donors on 9/11.

For those doing platelets there is a really cool Tervis Tumbler being offered as a gift. Also goes to whole blood donors at the One Blood Centers.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

Hope you have a lot of donors on 9/11.

For those doing platelets there is a really cool Tervis Tumbler being offered as a gift. Also goes to whole blood donors at the One Blood Centers.

There is a short announcement in 7/30/2017's Villages Daily Sun that blood donors from Tuesday through August 31, 2017 will get a Tervis Tumbler for donating blood at any One Blood Donor Center. This paragraph in the paper was written by Lurvin Fernandez.

Check out OneBlood - Home. They have $10 gift certificates as well on certain days.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

There is a short announcement in 7/30/2017's Villages Daily Sun that blood donors from Tuesday through August 31, 2017 will get a Tervis Tumbler for donating blood at any One Blood Donor Center. This paragraph in the paper was written by Lurvin Fernandez.

Check out OneBlood - Home. They have $10 gift certificates as well on certain days.

Got another Tervis Tumbler on Monday and have one more donation in August 2017.

It was quite busy on Monday and I had to wait for a while as I chatted with a man whose wife was donating platelets that afternoon.

I hope people keep donating like this!!!