How to save a life
January 15, 2008
I spent an hour and a half at the blood donor clinic today, and gave… nothing. After the nurse obtained a second opinion, and then a third, and after repeated attempts to coax my shy blood vessels into making an appearance, a vein was finally selected, successfully entered, and then blown, within a minute. I have puny veins. So after all the paperwork and humming-and-hawing (?) by nurses, I didn’t get to give any blood this time. I’ve got to say I felt like somewhat of a failure. Not that I’ve got any control over the size of my veins, but you know. Man, I can’t even bleed right…. Please, if you’re able, go and donate. Call here or here. Make up for my lack-of-donation today, and maybe save a life! Thank you, thank you!
::steps off soapbox:: 
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strugglingwriter | January 16, 2008 at 9:23 am
I think it’s great you gave it a try, even if you weren’t successful.
I give every time I’m eligible (every 52 days or whatever) and have given almost 5 gallons. I’m lucky in that they practically salivate at the sight of the veins in my right arm.
The funny thing is I have to go through the same questions and song and dance every time i’m there, even though by now they should probably know me.
Anyhow, I’ll give the next time I’m eligible just like you asked
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Shari | January 16, 2008 at 10:16 am
Yay! Thanks, strugglingwriter. I have been “successful” in the past, but it’s always a huge challenge for whichever poor nurse gets me.