Give blood

[ollyc98]

I'm not wanting to pressure people or anything, just a reminder to people to give blood, only 4% of people that can, do. Don't be part of the other 96%. It's quick and relatively painless.

I gave my first pint yesterday, took 4 minutes, got off the bed and my blood pressure took a dive, almost dropped 3 times, they kept making my lie down. After an hour I was slightly better and ok to drive home but in future I'll be having someone else drive me there.

This 'bad experience' hasn't put me off donating at all, I even signed up to donate bone marrow.

You can apply online (google it).

 

[Shaun]

My mum has donated 10 times and got a bronze tag. lol

 

[mckenziecz]

its not that easy to give. there is a lot of rules. tattoo, piercings, pills and all that effects weather you can donate or not.

 

[ollyc98]

Yeah I know there's a little questionnaire to find out if you're suitable but if you can donate I think you should.

 

[Noddie]

I have never had any bad expiriences, apart from when i decided to go kickboxing straight after :S
it is a good thing to do, but its not for everyone, the needle is ******** massive!

 

[karlj]

I'm a registered donor just haven't been able to donate due to tattoos and piercings although I should be ok by April (6month wait for tats iirc)

 

[mullet]

its a year for tattoos and peircings i i used to donate regularley now i have to wait ha ha

 

[karlj]

oh nads looks like i'll have to wait till next october :down: