Every Day Needs
I was really stuck with the Gallery theme of ‘Everyday’ this week. All the things I thought about I had shared with you before. Then I got this badge of honour and the contents for a post
I have been a blood donor for more years than I care to be reminded of.My donations are over 150 which can cause a look of surprise given that you can usually give twice in a year. Although I may feel it, I am not 75! The reason for the high number is that years ago I was a plasma donor which meant a donation every 6 weeks or so. They no longer take plasma but they are asking for platelet donors as well as full blood.
I cannot do enough but praise the service that provides us with blood whenever we need it -free of charge. This is not a sponsored post but a plea from me to anyone out there who has not thought about donating blood. It doesn’t hurt (well only a tiny scratch), you are very well treated and they even give you tea and biscuits.
It is one thing I do that makes me feel good. You know that, ‘for the greater good’ idea? I have searched for a contact and the best thing would be for you to click ‘Blood’ for more details. The statistics are incredible and as the site says ‘95% depend on 4% to give blood. Don’t leave it to someone else.’ The service is always under strain over the holiday period and this year with so many additional visitors for the Olympics they are really going to be stretched.
They even give you a sticker. I love the way they are including the children of donors with these. Let’s hope they will grow up to follow in the family’s footsteps!
So to return to the Gallery theme, it is a once every 6 months for me but an Everyday Need for thousands!
After you have clicked and signed up to give blood, pop over to Tara’s ‘Sticky Fingers’ to see some more ‘Everyday’ posts!
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Great job and noteworthy post. I’ve tried donating now and again but I soooooooooo HATE needles so I don’t do so as often as I should.
Giving blood is always something I have wanted to do and one day I will get round to doing it well done you and thank you
That is truly something to be proud of, Julia. A selfless gift.
Aw! Thank you! I’m lucky – big veins so it’s easy!
THANK YOU.
I cannot give blood as I was diagnosed with a rare cancer, Phyllodes, in 2009 and know only too well that one day I may well need the blood donated by anonymous donors such as yourself.
A very topical post as within our online support group there has recently been much sadness when the ladies realised that they’re no longer eligible to give blood but may well need/have needed blood and want to give back.
Personally, I hope to continue NOT needing any blood but to continue to influence others to donate for others who are not as fortunate as I.
Thank you to all those who donate x
Julia, “150 donations” — Wow! I tried to donate several times, but my blood sugar was always out of whack. I’ve distributed orange juice and cookies — at least I could volunteer something. I’ve always been very glad of that. 😎
We all can can’t we J!
amazing well done 🙂 x
I really need to start thinking about giving blood. I used to have a huge needle phobia…still have but not as bad. Plus I am sure that they are used to people passing out aren’t they?!
Well done for giving so much blood. Such a life saver x
I haven’t given blood in years because the last time I went they told me it comes so slowly not to bother. They have to poke and prod to find the vein and then I seem to take twice as long as anyone else to pump it out. Perhaps I should give it another try ….
Do go & try. It may be different now.
That is definitely food for thought. My husband donated (just the once) but he almost passed out and they weren’t sure they could keep his blood, so he’s been a little put off 🙁
I am a regular donor too. Though not quite as regular as you! I am having an enforced break as I had acupuncture, but being O neg I have good reason to give.
Definitely. My first husband had a very raw blood group but was very squeamish so wouldn’t go 🙁
brilliant and great reminder.
i have begun giving blood again after a long gap – must do it again.
Excellent! you’ll feel better for it!
I used to give blood (having received I wanted to give back) but they threw me out because I was anaemic, back in the day, if you know what I mean. I can’t make the next one near to me but will try to go soon.
Good girl!
Brilliant J! I haven’t given blood for a while, you have prompted me to rectify that!
Job done!
Well done on being such a great donor. And original take on the prompt.
I really thought I’d have to give it a miss but it suddenly came to me when I was looking at all the posters asking for support.
Good for you. Due to a very complicated medical history I am unable to donate blood but ironically would probably not be alive without blood donated by people like yourself so from all the grateful recipients… thank you!
Mollyxxx
You’ve made my day Molly! Thank you!
Great post, and kudos to you for being an amazing donor! Wow! That’s a lot of donations!
Thank you! I’ve got quite a scar in the crook of my arm!