Today when I went out to lunch, there was a blood donation bus parked outside the usual lunch place. With jennyaxe's recent adventures in mind, I went in and registered as a donor. Which is something I've been thinking that I really should do for I don't know how many years now.
It still bugs me I'm not allowed to donate blood. I tried some years ago but showed antibodies for jaundice which makes me unfit as a donor. I've never had jaundice but the doctors claim that you only have antibodies if you have. Oh well, I've tried at least...
I gave blood on the Friday before Christmas eve. The eligibility rules are a little strange. My favourite is the prohibition on anyone who has lived in the UK for more than 28 days. I got a notice a few years back informing me that this would be the case as of (some date I don't recall). The notice then went on to say we encourage you to donate until then.
I used to give blood 2-3 times a year, started when I was allowed at 18, dragged friends and SOs along when I could. Of course, now I'm in the States, they don't want my blood because they think I have BSE, so I get to keep it all for myself.
Be content with that you will be doing a very good job! And necessary one too! What blood type are you (if that isnt too private)? I would have continued donating if it wasnt for the breast-feeding my son issue. But as soon as he is weened I will take it up again!
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Date: 2005-12-28 01:53 pm (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2005-12-29 12:44 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2005-12-28 04:40 pm (UTC)I used to give blood 2-3 times a year, started when I was allowed at 18, dragged friends and SOs along when I could. Of course, now I'm in the States, they don't want my blood because they think I have BSE, so I get to keep it all for myself.
Nice!
Date: 2005-12-28 08:35 pm (UTC)Re: Nice!
Date: 2005-12-28 09:26 pm (UTC)