Have you ever donated your blood?
@totalearnings (1603)
India
February 19, 2007 3:13am CST
There are many places where blood donations can be made. There are blood banks and blood donation camps conducted where one can donate blood. you can also donate at a nearby blood bank or hospital. i am O+ a universal donar so i donate blood atleast once in a year. i have even donate to one of my friends daughter who is a thalesemia patient who requires regular transfusion. have you ever donated blood? if anyone is in urgent need of blood, will you go forward to offer your blood?
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@elisa812 (3026)
• United States
30 Apr 07
I have given blood several times. I try to go just about every 8 weeks, since that's how long you have to wait between donations. Lately I haven't done it though because I traveled outside the country and I have to double check to make sure that I'm still allowed to donate depending on the countries I visited, but as long as I'm able, I will definitely continue to donate often. It makes me feel really good to help.
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@totalearnings (1603)
• India
30 Apr 07
nice that you donated many times. even if you travelled outside the country you could donate if you feel you are healthy enough. but i think you need to get checked up before you can start up donating again.
@totalearnings (1603)
• India
20 Feb 07
great job salman. keep the good work going.
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@danishcanadian (28955)
• Canada
30 Apr 07
I have thought of it before, but at this point I have never done it. My boyfriend has donated blood on numerous occasions, and I suppose it would be a good idea for me to do it too. Now that I'm no longer on medication, now would be a good time.
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@totalearnings (1603)
• India
30 Apr 07
good that your boyfriend is donating. you could also go along when he does next time. it will be a wonderful experience.
@totalearnings (1603)
• India
20 Feb 07
nice to hear that you donated and want to again. but donating again within next three months is to early i feel. atleast a six months gap between two donations would be good.
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@Modestah (11179)
• United States
30 Apr 07
I have, but not in many years. I am not sure why, exactly.
My husband always donated when he was in the Service, and I always did when I was in school.
I guess getting away from the influences of our co-workers and peers has lessened our ambition towards it. *shrug*
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@totalearnings (1603)
• India
30 Apr 07
nice that you and your husband have donated in the past. i think you can donated if you ever wish again.
@arunkatari (98)
• India
12 Apr 07
i had donated blood many times . i all ways like to donate only in some acute emergency . since mine is a bit rare blood group that is ab +ve . since it hard to find people with this group . its all ways required in emergency
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@totalearnings (1603)
• India
28 Apr 07
true. AB+ is a rare group. nice that donate in emergency.
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@xfallenxlostx (2074)
• United States
12 Apr 07
Blood banks will not take my blood. i have platlet, white blood cell, and red blood cell issues. Also, my blood has been severely radiated from all the x-rays i had in the hospital. i go for blood work ever 2 weeks as it is. If i COULD donate, i would. A lot of people donated in my name wheni was in the hospital so i could get the transfusions i needed. i would like to give back in the same way, but i am unable. Makes me sad, actually.
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@totalearnings (1603)
• India
12 Apr 07
nothing to be sad xfallenxlostx. it is great that people are generously donating in your name. they are really lucky to know to whom their blood has been transfused. and you should be happy for all those who are there to give. blessed be
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@totalearnings (1603)
• India
20 Feb 07
very nice to hear about you. yes one needs to be healthy at the time you actually donate.
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@totalearnings (1603)
• India
20 Feb 07
good job done looserkid (y that negative id?).
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@totalearnings (1603)
• India
20 Feb 07
hi palacio. nice to hear you donate to redcross. redcross seems to be good idea.
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@bettyrose20 (997)
• Philippines
12 Apr 07
I have already donate some of my blood for the reason that my father needed blood tranfusion and we arent match. I am O and he was B so the hospital his in said that inorder to replace the blood they gave to my father, we should donate some of our blood so my cousin, my partner and my partner's friend donated. And if ever someone needs any blood again and we are of the same type, i would offer my blood.
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@totalearnings (1603)
• India
12 Apr 07
thats wonderful betty. never knew that the hospitals exhanged blood of various types. nice that you are donating blood
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@ninja0323092 (30)
• Indonesia
29 Apr 07
yes, i have one. my blood is A. I hope my blood can used by anyone that need it. If my blood can save people, why not. Although it make me dizzy, i want to rendered my blood.
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@totalearnings (1603)
• India
30 Apr 07
'A' type blood a rare. but its not a universal donor blood type. one does feel little dizzy after donating blood but thats a for little while.
@NancyLobo (680)
• India
20 Feb 07
I have not donated my blood so far,if there is an emergency then I will donate, I am also O+ universal donor nowadays O+ has no much significance, they prefer the same blood groups only if it is an emergency then they take O+ blood group, I was told by my cousin who is a doctor.
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@totalearnings (1603)
• India
20 Feb 07
why only in emergency ? you can even donate at blood camps if you wish. some blood groups like AB+, AB- etc need the same group for transfusion. yes in very urgent cases they woul accept o+, agree.
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@20031969 (932)
• India
20 Feb 07
once i have donated blood for my own brother when he was hospitalised due to pathri in his stomach at Jamshedpur at the age of 20. at that moment, as per doctor's advise, 3-4 bottles are required and i have option that i will get it from hospital when i will donate it. then i bound for that purpose. i am A positive. i always keep myself fit for others's help.
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@totalearnings (1603)
• India
20 Feb 07
great job 20031969( nice id is that your phone no.). its simply great feeling when you get a chance to give blood to your own brothers, sisters, mother, father etc when they need..
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@totalearnings (1603)
• India
20 Feb 07
nice that you would love to donate. but sometimes even if one thinks of doing something but is unable to do. no worry. keep the good thoughts going on your mind. god bless
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@ashjoe76 (1422)
• India
20 Feb 07
Yes, and the first and last time I donated my blood was for my mother. I was a bit aprehensive at first, but did not have any second thoughts when she needed it. That was a great experience. And I saw another youngster, a first timer, offering blood for my mother, and seeing the determinationa nd fulfilement in his eyes, I decided to donate blood more often. I am still waiting for a chance.
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@totalearnings (1603)
• India
20 Feb 07
wow ashjoe. never got that luck to give back to mother when she needed. i feel you did a wonderful job. if your mother did not require blood, then you wouldnt have decided to donate blood more often. certain situations in life makes us do noble acts and continue further...loved your response
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@xfallenxlostx (2074)
• United States
20 Feb 07
i cannot donate blood due to high platelets and the fact that i have had too much radiation and too many transfusions. i really appreciate those who donated blood, especially those who donated in my name.
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@totalearnings (1603)
• India
20 Feb 07
its ok xfallenxlostx. next time i do shall be in your name, may be i could diretly tranfuse my blood to the required one.
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@bilal_pak17 (70)
• Pakistan
20 Feb 07
no i never donat my blod ever.i am very week in health.and i think after some time i need blod for myself.
@totalearnings (1603)
• India
20 Feb 07
if your health doesnt permit, no worry. if you are in india would love to help, when in need ....
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