can't wait to donate again, last time i went was in early august, then i got my tongue pierced so i gotta wait til february

i think for the past 3 years i've alternated piercings and blood donations lol

man im a disappointment..

its been so long since i've gone..

someone on RS needs to get on my ass to do this again after finals in december

^ god damnit, get your shit together, son........

I'll kick your ass for you. Why do you have to wait until after finals? Do it now!

It's not like you're studying now........... are you? LOL

2 more midterms to go :okay:

then got projects / work and then finals again

OK, will kick yo ass come Christmas............

20th donation done!

Real smooth this time. New Asian chick did me.

No, thank you, Inaii.........


it was you guys that got me donating blood again - at the last Revscene Blood Drive.

Come hell or high water, I want that damn 25 pin!

how often can you donate?
I m interested in doing this

^ every 50 something days............

Every 56 days. I donate so much now I have it memorized.

anyone want to go this coming Tuesday (Dec 4?)

Went on Saturday my 21st time. Took just under 6 minutes to get a full bag. Stayed off the Diet Coke all day because of the caffeine content and drank three bottles of water instead before going. Seemed to do its job, as they had no problem getting the vein. Usually my veins roll around under the skin making it difficult for them to poke it. Caffeine causes shrinkage, while water plumps up the viens making them juicy.

Lots of young people there today giving blood.

did that get your blood pumping?

Since you asked, there was this one woman who was very good looking. Beyond hot, cute, pretty, etc. She was a classic beauty - statuesque. She was the last donor of the day. Great smile and great personality. :ahwow:

Two other girls before me were at the cookie table - meh.

A bit late to the party, but just wanted to chime in. Gf's family and I are all very grateful for everyone who has ever donated blood as my gf's dad is sick in the hospital and has needed to do several blood transfusions. Without your help, he wouldn't be on his way to recovery. I think this experience has motivated me to donate as it has hit a bit too close to home. See you guys there in the future hopefully.
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wish I could donate blood right now, unfortunately I'm currently on meds

as soon as I'm done, going to go for my 4th time

whats everyone's blood type? I'm AB+, think a low percentage of Canadians have this type

You and I are both lucky, then.......... we AB+ people are universal recipients, I believe.

3.5% of people in US are AB+
2.5% of people in Canada are AB+

Both of you go donate more :)
Although we are able to give you any blood group at the hospital, we still prefer to give the same blood group.

ps. random fact: if you are asian, you will most likely be Rh Positive (99.9% asians are)

Yeah, I was asked if I wanted to give platelets at one point, and I was all over it. However, when they found out I was diabetic, they told me it wasn't possible. With platelets, I could have donated every two weeks, instead of every 56 days.

Oh well...........

interesting, school didn't talk about that. shall ask some of my senior co-workers about that

AB+, man - you guys got liquid gold running through you. Wonder if you could donate that blood in the states. I mean sell.

:fullofwin:

To be honest, I think O- would be more valuable since other O- patients can only get O-. AB patients can receive blood from anybody lol

That's one way to look at it, but............. universal donors can give to anyone, while O- can only give to their own kind. In any case, we are all brothers in the crusade to save lives.

If anything, I hate the thought that our blood is being used to save some dumbass who takes risks by doing really dumb stuff, like stunts. I'd rather have my blood used to save those who have no choice...... innocent victims or people who need blood because of a disease.

I guess dumbasses need saving too.

^
I've seen the same name at the hospital multiple times. Diagnosis cycles from stabbing, gun shot wound, assault. People don't learn.

VLS Staff + the rest of RS thank you all for your donations! Remember to register under our partner code!!
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