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Sspreading awareness of blood donation programs and centers across the US. More blood donors equals lives saved in the emergency room. Help get the word out about donating blood by becoming a donor yourself and teaching others how to enjoy to donate.
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Blood Donations
I am a Red Cross volunteer. I have suspended most of my activities, except for any blood drives that I'm able to participate. I have trouble giving blood due to my low iron count. The best blood dr...
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posted by judyruth52
Blood Donation
I have been informed that I have dimentia, and I possibly will have Alzheimeer's. I am under the care of a Neurologist, and am taking Aricept. I previously Donated blood platelets on a regular basi...
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posted by clmjmpr
Donate Blood - Save your own Life
Fact, you need iron in your blood to carry oxygen to your cells - which you all know is why arterial blood is much redder than vain blood. However, iron is stored in the heart and to much iron can ...
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posted by jobrien925
Blood Donations
I am an every eight-week donor. I always schedule my next visit before I leave the Blood Bank. I started rather late in life, but I am now somewhere over 21 Gallons.
It is a good and rewarding hab...
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posted by Dumbrobot
Donating blood
I used to donate regularly. 7 Years ago I had a mild heart attack and someone told me they would not take my blood because I was on atenolol and lipitor. Does anyone know if that is true? It seems ...
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posted by peterk56
getting started again
I have been sidlined for a year after visiting Costa Maya, a malarial area. This month I can start again. At age 74, I have donated for many years, although not as many units as some of you. Only s...
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posted by hughdad
Make it a regular habit
I have now donated more than 25 gallons of whole blood. My first donation was when I was 17 and in college. I have donated regularly, nearly every 8 weeks, for about 20 years now. All it costs me i...
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posted by Secondmouse
