Can I take a picture?

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I was lying on the bed, arm on the stand, fingers lightly squeezing the little red heart. From the elbow, blood flow from a little hose from a vein to a pack hanging under the stand. The nurse was exerting a little pressure near my wrist, alternating between removing the little piece of what appear like bandage to me and peeping at the needle. I was looking at the unfilled pack of blood, eyes following her every movement. A cameraman came along. "Can I take a picture?" I smiled and shake my head. He looked at me in surprise. I just shrugged my shoulders. I surveyed the room around me. There were many beds. Only three were occupied. I seem to be the only odd one out, in terms of gender, attire and hand on the stand. Yes, I was doing a noble deed - donating blood. So were the other two. The other two were rather relaxed. I was apprehensive. I am a regular donor, and it was the first time, the nurse did not give me the confidence that everything was all right. I dare not even close my eyes for a moment, though I very much wanted to take a little nap. Is that the reason I was spotted for a shot? I know not. Blood donation is a noble act, one should be proud to have a picture taken. Friends, if it were you, will you agree to have a picture taken?