Do you donate blood?

Canada
October 25, 2006 6:36pm CST
Or have you in the past? I can't because I'm currently ill, but I would if I could.
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@svalbard (383)
• Norway
26 Oct 06
I would if I could, but I'm a diabetic and I don't think they'd want my blood...
26 Oct 06
You can donate blood if you are diabetic taking insulin and in good health.
@svalbard (383)
• Norway
26 Oct 06
are you sure? Cause I believe I read somewhere that I couldn't. Maybe I should check it up..
@mughal (6)
• Pakistan
26 Oct 06
my blood is o+ if u need it my mylot friend
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• Canada
29 Oct 06
thanks for the offer but I wasn't asking for myself, just wondering. I'm amazed at how many people answered that they are sick or on meds so they can't. That's my situation as well.
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• Italy
29 Oct 06
I'm a blood donor though i'm anemic. My doctor tells iron re-creates while donating.
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@charlesming (1865)
• Singapore
29 Oct 06
I have! It is my way of giving back to the world what i can offer that i have but is lacking in others.
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
29 Oct 06
No I don't, can't stand needles!
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• India
29 Oct 06
nope,never.
@loved1 (5328)
• United States
26 Oct 06
I have donated blood many times. It is a rewarding experience to know you have helped someone in need.
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• India
26 Oct 06
no i dont..but i would ove to
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26 Oct 06
It is a fantastic thing, I'm not sure if I'm allowed as I had jawndess(sp?) as a child which according to my Mother meant I couldn't give blood. It's something I'd consider, though, I remember having blood taken from me as a child being painful so I'd be very anxious!
• United States
26 Oct 06
Nope never have. My best friend does all the time though
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@rmuxagirl (7548)
• United States
26 Oct 06
I've tried to give blood but because I am anemic (I have low iron) I can't give blood.
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@KrauseHome (36447)
• United States
26 Oct 06
I personally am not able to give Blood as I am Anemic, and Diabetic on Insulin, and other reasons. Sometimes I wish I could though, and applaud anyone who can and does.
@Cortney (3980)
• United States
26 Oct 06
I used to donate all the time. But since I am on so many medications, I am no longer able to. I think that those who can should. It is a great thing to do. You never know who's life you could save.
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• United States
26 Oct 06
I have donated once. Everything seemed fine at first but, when I was nearing the end of my donation I began feeling faint and nearly passed out. They disconnected me and gave me juice and snacks. It took me an entire day to fully recover. I've been a bit afraid to donate since then.
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@tareqfayyad (1674)
• United States
20 Nov 06
yes...just once...but i will repeat it if i see one need..bye
@luckiest (282)
• Malaysia
29 Oct 06
No, I dare not coz it's pain..
@starr4all (2863)
30 Nov 06
I have in the past but not in a long time. I was told I couldn't because I was stationed in europe at a certian time (I think it has something to do with mad cow or something like that.) There's going to be a blood drive on base on monday so I'll check the rules then. Hopefully I can.
@wasabibot (129)
• United States
29 Oct 06
I did when I was a poor college student long ago. I hear dontaing plasma is the way to go for the cash.
• Pakistan
20 Nov 06
i haven't yet ....but INSHALLAH i'll in future
• Pakistan
20 Nov 06
not yet