Have you ever done blood donation?

Discussion in 'FanForce Community' started by Skiara, Jul 9, 2009.

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Have you ever done blood donation?

Poll closed Jul 14, 2009.
Yes, of course! 12 vote(s) 50.0%
Yes, once, but never again. 2 vote(s) 8.3%
Not yet, but I would like in the future. 5 vote(s) 20.8%
No, I prefer donating money instead of blood. 3 vote(s) 12.5%
No, never! 2 vote(s) 8.3%
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  1. Skiara ~ • Manager WNU • ~ • RSA FFC • away

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    If you don't donate blood, it would be cool to know the reasons. The same, if there are special events for blood donation or if you have experienced something special during blood donation or what made you donating blood.

    money = money, toys, cakes, etc.
    Skiara, Jul 9, 2009 at 2:00 AM
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  2. halibut Force Ghost

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    My mum's a haemotologist so I know firsthand the importance of this. So I donate regularly :)
    halibut, Jul 9, 2009 at 3:40 AM
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  3. Miana Kenobi FanForce Admin Costuming & Props

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    Yes, multiple times, but due to medication I no longer am allowed to. :(
    Miana Kenobi, Jul 9, 2009 at 7:52 AM
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  4. Jag4Me Jedi Grand Master

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    I donate as often as I'm able, usually platelets and packed red blood cells. You can also get on the bone marrow registy at your local blood bank.
    Jag4Me, Jul 9, 2009 at 10:10 AM
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  5. NYCitygurl Community and NSWFF Manager

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    No. I haven't been legally able to for very long :p but more importantly, needles freak me out like none other and I've had enough bad experiences that I don't want to voluntarily. However, there have been a couple blood drives on campus I've thought about giving to, and I'd like to work up the courage to because it is important.
    NYCitygurl, Jul 9, 2009 at 8:13 PM
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  6. Skiara ~ • Manager WNU • ~ • RSA FFC • away

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    Yep, I do it as often as possible. It helps people and so it's important. :)
    Skiara, Jul 10, 2009 at 12:53 AM
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  7. Ceillean ImaginIff and 20Q Host

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    I can't or else I'd go into shock and drop dead.

    Honestly, that's what the Doctor told me when I wanted to donate blood.
    Ceillean, Jul 10, 2009 at 11:49 AM
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  8. AT-AT_Commander Jedi Master

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    Same issue here. Oh well Wife still does on occasion also.
    AT-AT_Commander, Jul 10, 2009 at 11:48 PM
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  9. JarJarJedi Jedi Grand Master

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    I have sucussfully donated once. In high school. I have gone back... three times, and got the needle clogged. My blood is too thick, and my veins are too small for the needles. Therefore, "once, but never again". ;)
    JarJarJedi, Jul 11, 2009 at 5:19 AM
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  10. jediknight88 Jedi Grand Master

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    I have donated blood 12 times.

    I donate just because you never know who could use it.

    I know if I ever need a blood transfusion or something, I hope the nurse doesn't come back and say, "sorry, but we are all out of your blood type today!" lol
    jediknight88, Jul 12, 2009 at 7:26 AM
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  11. Skiara ~ • Manager WNU • ~ • RSA FFC • away

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    12 times is something! I don't know how many I have, but I guess less.

    Yep, that would be one of the worst things that could happen.


    It's cool to see that most of us would love to donate blood, although for some it's not possible. :)
    Skiara, Jul 23, 2009 at 12:41 AM
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  12. MacCaffrey VIP

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    Did it and would like to do it again. Haven't found the time yet... [face_blush]
    MacCaffrey, Jul 23, 2009 at 12:00 PM
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  13. ILuvJarJar Jedi Grand Master

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    No, I would rather donate money. Plus I hate needles lol.
    ILuvJarJar, Aug 14, 2009 at 1:52 PM
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  14. SITH__CHICK Jedi Grand Master

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    Yes I have a couple of times, hate needles and have passed out on all occasions, even when I go for medical reasons I get whoosy.

    I haven't in a long time, I have a high white blood cell count getting a new tattoo just about the time I'm free & clear to give again.

    I will say Kudos to everyone that does this regularly, I was in a car accident years ago & needed 18 pints or whatever, the bill was going to be huge just for the blood because I needed so much so all my family & friends and co workers donated in my name to cover the cost & they got 3 X more then I used, so all was good.

    Keep up the good work.

    On a side note, my FF does tons of activities & work w/ several charities, we were thinking of doing a "Sean of the Dead" type theme at our next Con & try to pull off our first blood drive, but no further talk has come of that yet. But w/ True Blood & Twilight it would make the blood drive easier to pull off, IMO. I don't see how Zombies & blood drive mix :D
    SITH__CHICK, Aug 20, 2009 at 8:35 AM
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  15. Mister_Master Jedi Grand Master

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    I have not been able to donate blood, but I would love to do it. I actually have wanted to donate blood for years. I have plenty of blood, and since I love to help people giving of my blood would be very helpful to somebody. So as soon as I am able to give blood I want to do it.
    Mister_Master, Aug 20, 2009 at 10:15 AM
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  16. Jedi Girl of Corellia Manager Emeritus

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    I'm not allowed to donate :( I tried once and when they asked if I had travelled abroad and I listed the places I've been they said they didn't want my blood :(

    I was so upset I chopped off my hair (it was VERY long at the time) and donated it to locks of love.
    Jedi Girl of Corellia, Aug 30, 2009 at 1:10 PM
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  17. EIH Jedi Padawan

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    you should check out transhematology
    EIH, Aug 30, 2009 at 5:04 PM
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  18. PatttyB0123 RSA Latin America

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    I try to donate blood every 4 months. Last time I almost felt, and I had to wait there for 1 hour until I felt much better. Was my mistake for not having anything to eat before I went to donate some blood. ;)
    PatttyB0123, Aug 30, 2009 at 11:41 PM
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  19. Qui-Gon_Reborn Manager Emeritus

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    No, I'm far too squeamish. :eek: I wish I could, but I couldn't even get my ears pierced. [face_blush]
    Qui-Gon_Reborn, Sep 9, 2009 at 11:10 PM
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  20. juliant Jedi Knight

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    I want to donate, by due to under weight it's not possible.
    juliant, Jan 12, 2010 at 2:41 AM
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  21. ashleygrey Jedi Padawan

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    Yes, I've been a blood donor 2 years already. It is a great feeling to donate blood because you save lives. You can visit bloodbanker.com to have some more info on how to be a blood donor.
    ashleygrey, Jan 28, 2010 at 12:55 AM
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  22. Skiara ~ • Manager WNU • ~ • RSA FFC • away

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    Yep, that's true. :)

    The last time I went to blood donation I learned that you get some kind of 'congratulation' when you reach a certain amount of donations. They never really promote this, so I was surprised at the one side and a bit like 'I knew it', since I've thought about that some time ago and that it might be clever to keep people donating blood.
    Skiara, Jan 28, 2010 at 12:31 PM
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  23. Darth Gangrenous Game Host

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    Yes, once, but never again. They had to stick each arm several times before they finally got the needle in the vain leaving me with massive bruises on each arm and it really fracking hurt.
    Darth Gangrenous, Jan 28, 2010 at 12:55 PM
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