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I Donate Blood

A Gift of Love

Do you know what your blood type is? Mine is O+. Today I gave blood for a client of ours.

I met this man once but he so impressed me with his honor and integrity. I met him under bad circumstances. He has a serious claims issue going on in his business and I had to deliver the bad news. I told my boss he was going to do one of 2 things, either argue with me or ask how he could fix the problem. He asked the right question.

When I heard he was suddenly stricken by leukemia, I asked how I could help. Today I donated and directed it to his account.

If you can, please donate. It really can save a life.

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VerbingNoun

A+
I was a frequent donor but on vacation till my baby is born. I'm also on BeTheMatch marrow registry :)

akindheart · 61-69, F

i started giving when my kids were little because they were so sick. I stil give when i can.

VerbingNoun

Our local bank goes to high schools. Deal is you get out of that period so...that is when a lot of people started lol. Been registered for 9 years :)

akindheart · 61-69, F

LOL...what a way to get out of school....good for you! that is a long time. they asked me a lot of questions...sad to think that giving blood is so regimented but they have to.

VerbingNoun

Maybe its cause I'm so used to it lol. I don't really read them anymore. Just check "yes" every time it asks if I'm feeling well today, have I read the educational materials, and if I have ever had a heart or lung condition.

VerbingNoun

Hopefully they can use your blood though. I'm only a match to my dad...everyone else is O+ or B+. On top of that, I found out my blood has a special antibody. The people drawing only mark the bags so they can't even explain to me what that is about. Don't think lab workers really have time so....

akindheart · 61-69, F

wow on that one. i am an O+ as you mentioned...i sure hope they use it after i gave it...