Hi,
They reckon I need it more than they do.
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Hi,
They reckon I need it more than they do.
I mentioned back in April that I was moving to somewhere that would make it possible to donate blood again after a break of over a quarter of a century.
So much has changed since I gave blood in the 1960s, 70s and 80s. Back then I used to turn up, give blood, have a cup of tea and a biscuit ,and then go home.
I have given blood twice in the last three months and I have been left with the feeling that the Red Cross really values my donation and that they believe I should know how much they appreciate my donation.
The email communication thanking me for making an appointment and the reminders as the appointment day approaches are probably not so different from the communication that my wife gets when she makes a hairdresser's appointment. However the follow-up thanks and the notification when my blood is on its way to a particular hospital adds to the feeling that I have done something worthwhile.
I suppose I had always assumed in the past that my blood would be put to good use, but now, thanks to the current way the Red Cross operates, I am left in no doubt that my donation is valuable.
Less than 5 minutes from our place. If I'd known I'd have popped round with a thermos.Quote:
Originally Posted by W&KO
If you ever have doubts, pop over my way and I'll fill you in on just how valuable each donation is.Quote:
Originally Posted by vnx205
I stopped in today as I haven't donated in some years.
Unfortunately, I'm no longer eligible having had 2 stents put in last year and having an angioplasty this year. I'm on anti-coagulants for a while longer.
Well done for tryingQuote:
Originally Posted by p38arover
I rode the bike (push) to Ringwood red cross donor centre and dropped a bag off before I left. Almost needed some as was very nearly car doored [bigwhistle] Scared me- scared the car in the lane beside me and I am sure the loud OH POO I may have said as I just stopped gave her a bloody big scare as well[biggrin]
Blood Nurse was cool - Whole blood is so quick compared to platelets or plasma donations which I have giving for a last few after finding whole donations a week prior to long runs is not smart! I was done before the nurse had finished her yarn [biggrin]
As usual warned Nurse told me not to over strain myself with a worried or very dubious DARK look at my MAMAL bike cloths. I honestly to a wrong turn on the way home and put 10km extra on the ride. Add two bikes following me up a hill most walk up pushing their bikes got blown away as I went over 70kph down the other side. Next hill the two ladies overtook me on Electric boosted bikes! Suspect I could have held them off but showed some restraint most unlike me [thumbsupbig]
In Canberra today……..this centre rolls a little different to any I’ve been to before.
It’s plasma only centre…..no whole blood 🩸 or platelets……
Questionnaire is a stand up console……yep no tablet…. Confused me as they said you’re right to do you’re questionnaire, I just stood there with a blank face.
Bypassed the interview room as well which totally……..if one answers no to all questions, except the first, thanks it’s straight to the chair.
They also don’t ***** you finger, they use a drop of blood 🩸 from the first little bottle, apparently more accurate.
USB charging on the chair…….
I did get into trouble, could have drank a bit more water.
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I'm seeing my cardiologist tomorrow so will ask him about giving blood.
Was running when a SMS came in - Stopped and checked just in case it was pathology with urgent results for my Doctors.
Hi James, thank you for your A- blood donation! This donation was just as vital as all others from you before it. In fact, it could be giving life to someone soon as it's already on its way to The Royal Melbourne Hospital. Thanks, Lifeblood
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I appreciate that message that they send after a donation.
It is one of the things they didn't do three or four decades ago when I used to give blood previously.
Learning that my blood is already on its way to a particular hospital is part of what gives me a warm fuzzy feeling each time I donate.
I just love the free hot choc and chips[thumbsupbig]Quote:
Originally Posted by vnx205