2007-01-21 12:30:30 · 12 answers · asked by Liezl jan D 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
somebody gets to live.
2007-01-21 12:33:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. A single donation can be used for multiple patients, someone can get the platelets, another the red blood and another the plasma. Theoretically, your single donation can save multiple lives. If you gave every time you were eligible, you could theoretically save over 1000 lives! Even saving one life makes it worth it though.
2. You get a free HIV test, and test for other diseases. Also, a nurse or phlebotomist takes your temperature, pulse, blood pressure, etc so you can have a detailed regular record of your vitals. And many centers also have free cholesterol screening for their donors.
3. You get free stuff! You get to eat cookies, drink juice, and get free t-shirts, tickets to athletic events, movie passes, or other prizes.
4. At my blood center, we can watch DVDs while donating. And you meet other cool people when donating. I have known some of the nurses at my donation center for almost 14 years. And I'm only 31. It's one of the few times in our days that we can sit and eat cookies and meet people and talk, since we can't leave for a while. Who knows, maybe you could meet your future spouse!
5. This one is a bit of a joke (and no official person will say it), but true. After giving blood, a beer hits you a lot harder. Since I am 250 lbs, I'd have to drink a lot to feel a "buzz", but after giving blood, one drink makes me feel nice and floaty!
Think about it. When 9/11 happened, a lot of people wanted to make a difference so they gave blood. But then need is no less after 9/11, it is just less visible.
You can read about some lives saved by blood donations here:
http://bloodcenter.stanford.edu/save_lives.html
If you live in the San Francisco area, look here for promotions:
http://bloodcenter.stanford.edu/news/special_events.html
2007-01-21 12:48:05 · answer #2 · answered by Zachary F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
#1: The satisfaction of giving a badly needed resource to those whose lives depend on it.
#2: You get free food afterwards
#3: If you donate for commercial or research purposes, you can potentially get paid to do so.
#4: A reminder about reason #1.
2007-01-21 12:36:34 · answer #3 · answered by Terry N 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are being a good citizen, selfless and compassionate when you donate blood. You have no idea who will be helped or how and you do it anyway because it is a good thing to do. It is good deeds like that that make everyones' quality of life improve....
2007-01-21 12:38:52 · answer #4 · answered by Ellie S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. It makes you feel good to help others
2. You get screened for blood pressure, anemia, HIV, and blood cell count, so you'd know if there's major trouble.
3. Sometimes you get a free T-shirt or Starbucks gift card.
4. Some people think it works to purge your system of toxins and it's good to challenge your system to generate more blood cells.
2007-01-21 12:41:13 · answer #5 · answered by Observer in MD 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keeping the levels of blood for emergency use up to parr levels.
2007-01-21 12:38:19 · answer #6 · answered by Faerie loue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you get to check your blood and extends life for people who needs it.
2007-01-22 00:22:07 · answer #7 · answered by lizashibuya 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Free cookies and orange juice, and in some cases, movie tickets.
Also, the whole "giving life" thing.
2007-01-21 12:42:21 · answer #8 · answered by sarcastro1976 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You feel GREAT - you are probably helping someone else survive! It sets a good example to your children/friends, etc.
2007-01-21 12:34:46 · answer #9 · answered by Love2teach 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing! Just saving lives.
2007-01-21 14:02:03 · answer #10 · answered by Joeyboy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you get to know that you helped someone. and if you dont know your blood type already, you can learn what it is.
2007-01-21 12:38:23 · answer #11 · answered by whatever 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋