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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (169535)
• United States
1 Apr 25
Bob has always been proud of being a blood donor, but his health has prevented it for over seven years.
On impulse he went in to the blood drive yesterday and was able to give a donation. It made him feel really good.
I was...
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (169535)
• United States
11 Jul 22
I have gotten some little things done, but not as much as I should.
Today I will give a double unit of red cells at the blood drive. It has been too long since I have done so.
Last time they were in town I had been bitten by a...
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (169535)
• United States
30 Nov 20
This morning I have an evaluation by the physical therapy department at the hospital. My doctor says the sciatic pain I am going through has lasted just long enough and it is time to do something.
This afternoon I am doing a...
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (169535)
• United States
12 May 20
I used to donate blood or blood products regularly, but for a while I could not, then we moved and it is not so convenient, and hubby was needing me at home more, etc.
Knowing the need, and not being at work I did go to a local...
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allyoftherain
@allyoftherain (7208)
• United States
14 May 12
The local blood-bank charity has been calling me again and again the past week trying to get me to come in for a donation. I'm not certain I want to go out and try in the next month. The last (and only) time I tried to give blood,...
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (169535)
• United States
30 Apr 12
People around the world need help, because of disasters, or poor economy or ill health. They call this help different things in different places, but I think it is pretty common for people to do this. It can take the form of...
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (169535)
• United States
20 Nov 11
I give blood, as often as possible. I received a letter this week saying I have a high platelet count and I could go do this. Many people who give blood are able to give platelets, but my platelets are higher than average, I...
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Bethany1202
@Bethany1202 (3431)
• United States
15 Sep 09
Do you donate blood? This was really my first time, other than way back in high school when I almost filled the bag but it didn't fill quick enough so it was not able to be used. :(
I was driving back to work from my lunch...
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Felicialessard1
@Felicialessard1 (56)
• United States
5 Mar 09
Did you know that you can give your blood plasma and make an extra few dollars?
I found a local plasma center and gave mine yesterday and then I go back tomorrow and give more. I make $90 in the long run, unless you are a...
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FayeSLongo
@FayeSLongo (306)
• United States
7 Jan 09
I've never given blood. They make it such a pain if you have any tattoos which I have, so I don't even bother anymore but they are always doing blood drives in my area.
Have you ever given blood? Did you have any trouble? Tell...
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