Have you ever donated blood before?
By Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (61675)
August 20, 2026 11:34pm CST
I have tried several times over the years...let's just say they don't want mine. I wish I could donate, I know it saves lives.
The US is at a critical point for blood. Donations are at a 4 year summertime low. The Red Cross is limiting the amount of blood they can send to hospitals for transfusions, surgeries, etc. and people are actually waiting in some cases for blood.
If you can donate blood, someone may be kept alive by your donation. If you have already donated, you've definitely blessed someone.
Just thoughts here.
And thank you if you have donated, it means so much.
https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/press-release/2026/red-cross-declares-national-blood-supply-crisis-urges-immediate-.html?srsltid=AfmBOoreQ0TDnja1TSTqKx7XvRNQOzrFLslcTJqbgNN2p399H0QxooWT
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@toniganzon (79485)
• Philippines
10h
I tried but I always fail in the pre-qualification because I normally lack sleep.
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@MarieCoyle (61675)
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10h
Hey, you did try, that's important. I always lack sleep, I can understand that for sure.
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@MarieCoyle (61675)
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10h
My Dad and one of my grandfathers did. The other grandfather suffered from mustard gas poisoning in the war and they didn't want his...I wish that I could donate.
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@snowy22315 (211707)
• United States
7h
Many times. I will again after November. I am a n a clinical study right now where it is not allowed.
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@MarieCoyle (61675)
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9h
It truly does make the difference. Without more blood donations many will not survive.
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@NJChicaa (127729)
• United States
8h
I did once in high school. After spending a year in England back in the mad cow years they didn't want mine.
I recently received a transfusion of platelets that I desperately needed. I was very grateful to receive them. My level was even lower a few weeks ago. I didn't require a transfusion as my body was able to get it back to a safe level. They are back to a normal number now.
@nawala123 (21400)
• Indonesia
9h
i have donated my bloods for tens time. the last was before covid attacked
