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Jeep07
12-09-2009, 09:23 AM
This time of year all the blood banks run low and I know almost everybody here has an extra pint of the red stuff to give. So I encourage you all to visit your local blood bank (Marsh Regional for the tricities (http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=marsh+regional+blood&fb=1&gl=us&hq=marsh+regional+blood&hnear=Blountville,+TN&view=text&ei=jbIfS7iDG8WUtgeLxNmlCg&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=more-results&resnum=5&ved=0CBgQtQMwBA)) and give. Heck they even give you a T-Shirt and free snacks afterward.
bizron
12-09-2009, 02:49 PM
'Tis the season for giving!

It doesn't take that long to do and you could be saving someone's life.

They're always super appreciative at Marsh too.
Hokie_YJ
12-09-2009, 06:28 PM
I need to check tomorrow and see how long it's been since I gave. I think it's about time again. Thanks for the reminder. Marsh has their mobile unit here at work all the time.
HANO
12-09-2009, 07:14 PM
No need to remind me, they call for my wife's blood it seems like twice a week!
bizron
12-09-2009, 08:18 PM
No need to remind me, they call for my wife's blood it seems like twice a week!
If she gave them what they wanted, that should make them back off for 6-8 weeks, right? :kewl:
tjrockcrawler
12-09-2009, 11:27 PM
No need to remind me, they call for my wife's blood it seems like twice a week!

Same with me.

I'm 0-, betting she is too.
bizron
12-09-2009, 11:53 PM
Same with me.

I'm 0-, betting she is too.


I hope that lots of O- people are donating....

O- people may be able to donate to anyone, but O- people can only receive O- blood transfusions

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_type#Compatibility

O- donors should get an extra shirt or something lol
BillM
12-10-2009, 12:12 PM
I am O but don't remember if it is + or -. You are correct about what you just said Byron. I go every 2 weeks and they take a pint. But I do mine on a Dr's note so I get around the 8 weeks thing. I have hemochromatosis, too much iron in my system. The treatment is to draw blood. Works out good on both ends. Plus if I ever need blood or anyone in my family needs it they can have it for free. :)
zookiezoom
12-10-2009, 05:17 PM
Done this morning!
bizron
12-12-2009, 12:31 AM
Done this morning!

Good job! That's what it takes!