2007-12-28 10:27:11 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Yes, many times. I have donated whole blood, platelets, and double red cells. I also started a quarterly blood drive in my old office, and spent three years serving site coordinator. We probably averaged 120-150 units per year. I've since changed jobs, but I still donate regularly. It's a great way to give back to the community.
If you have any questions, your local blood donation center should be more than happy to discuss the process with you. Everyone I have encountered at the blood drives is very friendly and wonderful.
2008-01-02 14:05:13 · answer #1 · answered by Lori 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to donate it for a family friend who needed blood all of the time.Also gave a couple of times years ago. I have a rare blood type that is much needed so they always call me up and ask for blood.
I stopped giving when I realized that I don't have health insurance and if I had to buy back my own blood,I couldn't afford it. As soon as we have a good universal health insurance for everyone on earth, I will be the first in line to give blood.
2007-12-28 12:08:01 · answer #2 · answered by Marilyn T 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. In February I will have been a blood donor for 25 years and donated 67 pints
2007-12-28 10:49:37 · answer #3 · answered by Quizard 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes many times.
2007-12-29 04:14:01 · answer #4 · answered by Artemis 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Nothing to it really. To the answerer who stopped because 'most gets thrown out', just think about the benefit that the blood that does not get thrown out gives.
2007-12-28 10:31:29 · answer #5 · answered by Allan P 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes for blood drives and also plasma. Because blood does not keep long, they are always in need of it.
2007-12-29 04:26:19 · answer #6 · answered by Ballerina Butterfly Queen 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Loads of times will get to 50 pints next year
2007-12-28 10:57:43 · answer #7 · answered by Michael B 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
many times
2007-12-28 10:31:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I try to do it a least once a year, but have some health problems so sometimes can't. (nothing that will cause harm.)
2007-12-28 10:30:58 · answer #9 · answered by Jacki S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes I have and they use a giant needle. thats so the blood cells will be broken down as little as possible.
2007-12-28 10:30:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋