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Leah	I am so glad that you got treated..I have no given blood yet, I am two young but we have made an appointment for the 25th on jan just after i turn 16 so i can start doing it! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Infidelus_Prime	I give blood every chance I get. If I can help save a life, that is a wonderful thing. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sharkgirl	I'm not allowed to...I'm anemic Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jo-Jo	Yes I did, if it can save someone life. And for a good cause. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

free-spirit	i thought about it..and my blood is a very rare blood goup..not often met with..i hate needles though Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Volleyball♥Country Music♥Amanda	I give blood once every 2 months. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

alight_212	I want to donate blood one day. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Ali	yes! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

punk_***	iam going too Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

H@ℓ€¥ =)	i always wanted to...but never could cuz they always tell me my blood pressure is too low so its a risk taking tht much blood out of me..and cuz i dont have enough iron in my blood since am vegetarian.. am happy for u though=) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

gord's360	I give blood. I've not this last time ,due to not being in the country. I'm going to in a few weeks. I use to be afraid ,because as I was younger, in my 20's I passed out once, But all in right in the world now and I love to do it. I'm glad to hear about some who benefited from blood donations and is doing well from it. . By the way ... you are sooooo welcome..... ;) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Baking Master®	I plan to. I started college at 16 (through dual enrolment, still in high school but doing it at the college for college credit). the college had a Blood drive the DAY BEFORE I turned 17, so they told me I was to young to give. the next drive they have (somtime this spring, I think) I will give. My parent both work at the school and gave blood on that day. My older brother did too. so 3 people gave blood, and I was not allowed on that day. but as I said, I will when I get the chance. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

maamu	I hope you and your baby are now o.k. My mother was some kind of trophy blood donor. She finally had to stop in her 80's and she was so mad. LOL Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

stella	Yes every 3 months to red cross Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kacki	Unfortunately, I am not of the proper age. I would if I could, however! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

just curious	I really enjoy donating blood, I've done it about five times. The nurse has even had a hard time finding my vein, and has punctured me, but I still enjoy knowing I am helping people. Alot of my friends think I am crazy since we are only 19, but that is something I like to do they say one pint halps save up to three people lives (red cross) 56 Facts About Blood and Blood Donation One for each day between your blood donation! 4.5 million Americans would die each year without life saving blood transfusions. Approximately 32,000 pints of blood are used each day in the United States. Every three seconds someone needs blood One out of every 10 people entering a hospital needs blood. Just one pint of donated blood can help save as many as three people’s lives. The average adult has 10 pints of blood in his or her body. One unit of blood is roughly the equivalent of one pint. Blood makes up about 7% of your body's weight. A newborn baby has about one cup of blood in his or her body. The average red blood cell transfusion is 3.4 pints. Blood fights against infection and helps heal wounds, keeping you healthy. There are four main blood types: A, B, AB and O. AB is the universal recipient and O negative is the universal donor. Blood centers often run short of type O and B blood. Shortages of all types of blood occur during the summer and winter holidays. If all blood donors gave 2 to 4 times a year, it would help prevent blood shortages. If you began donating blood at age 17 and donated every 56 days until you reached 76, you would have donated 48 gallons of blood. About three gallons of blood supports the entire nation's blood needs for one minute. Blood donation takes four steps: medical history, quick physical, donation, and snacks. The actual blood donation usually takes less than 10 minutes. The entire process, from when you sign in to the time you leave, takes about 45 minutes. Giving blood will not decrease your strength. You cannot get AIDS or any other infectious disease by donating blood. Fourteen tests, 11 of which are for infectious diseases, are performed on each unit of donated blood. Any company, community organization, place of worship or individual may contact their local community blood center to host a blood drive. People donate blood out of a sense of duty and community spirit, not to make money. They are not paid for their donation. Much of today's medical care depends on a steady supply of blood from healthy donors. One unit of blood can be separated into several components (red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma, platelets and cryoprecipitate). Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body’s organs and tissue. There are about one billion red blood cells in two to three drops of blood. Red blood cells live about 120 days in the circulatory system. Platelets help blood to clot and give those with leukemia and other cancers a chance to live. Apheresis (ay-fur-ee-sis) is a special kind of blood donation that allows a donor to give specific blood components, such as platelets. Donated red blood cells must be used within 42 days of collection. Donated platelets must be used within five days of collection. Plasma can be frozen and used for up to a year. Plasma is a pale yellow mixture of water, proteins and salts. Plasma, which is 90% water, constitutes 55% of blood volume. Healthy bone marrow makes a constant supply of red cells, plasma and platelets. People who have been in car accidents and suffered massive blood loss can need transfusions of 50 pints or more of red blood cells. The average bone marrow transplant requires 120 units of platelets and about 20 units of red blood cells. Patients undergoing bone marrow transplants need platelets donations from about 120 people and red blood cells from about 20 people. Severe burn victims can need 20 units of platelets during their treatment. Children being treated for cancer, premature infants, and children having heart surgery need blood and platelets from donors of all types. Anemic patients need blood transfusions to increase their iron levels. Cancer, transplant and trauma patients and patients undergoing open-heart surgery require platelet transfusions to survive. Sickle cell disease is an inherited disease that affects more than 80,000 people in the United States, 98% of whom are of African descent. Some patients with complications from severe sickle cell disease receive blood transfusions every month – up to 4 pints at a time. In the days following the September 11 attacks, a half a million people donated blood. Females receive 53% of blood transfused; males receive 47%. 94% of all blood donors are registered voters. 60% of the US population is eligible to donate – only 5% do on a yearly basis. 17% of non-donors cite “never thought about it” as the main reason for not giving, while 15% say they’re “too busy.” The #1 reason donors say they give is because they “want to help others.” After donating blood, you replace these red blood cells within 3 to 4 weeks. It takes eight weeks to restore the iron lost after donating. Granulocytes, a type of white blood cell, roll along blood vessel walls in search of bacteria to eat. White cells are the body's primary defense against infection. There is no substitute for human blood. It’s about Life. Since a pint is pound, you lose a pound every time you donate blood. Anyone who is in good health, is at least 17 years old, and weighs at least 110 pounds may donate blood every 56 days. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kinacl	I'm a nurse and I used to work in a blood bank. I have had the pleasure of watching people flood in to donate and hung a bag in the hospital giving the blood to patients. That's really nice of you to thank those people who donated blood on your behalf. I'm a Christian and I strongly believe it was God himself that led the very people's blood to you and your beautiful baby used that day. It is our pleasure and duty to do our very best for you. Seeing the results is reward enough. Take care. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Saffa_Boy_83	yes Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

OLD SPIT	i cannot anymore that was all i could spare. you are welcome. need the rest for heart surgery again. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Meli	YOU'RE WELCOME!!! Not that I'm taking credit for the blood you received. I do donate blood so it's great to hear stories like this. I'm so glad everything worked out for you and your little one. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sh	you are welcome any time Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Cat Loves LIN 300!	I'm 19 and I've donated ever since it was legal for me to do so. I've donated 9 times, which adds up to just over a gallon! I am always afraid and sort of hate doing it, but it's stories like yours that make me continue to sign up for blood drives. It's such a simple thing that can make such a difference in the lives of other people. I'm so glad you were both able to be all right partially because of it! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

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mushtaq_ahmad43	Great. Yes. I hve donated blood to patients several times. It was very satisfying for me as blood donation is considered as a very great action as it saves life of a humanbeing. Good for those who are donating blood to patients. I also respect such persons. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kobacker59	I certainly do. I'm a frequent donor at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan. There is no substitute for human blood. . .and only 5% of those eligible to donate do. It's a pity that there is such a low percentage of donors. Congratulations to you and your baby! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

♥♥ShiningStar♥♥	Yes. As long I am healthy and gave more than one pint of in 12 months. If more than twice then I have to wait for next twelve months. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

OPTIMIST	Bless your heart, thank God you both came through it whole. What a precious comment to share with the world and prayerfully, step forward to save a life through their donation. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

LO!	i have donated tons of blood and this is my first thank you- other than the apple juice you get when you are done! i appreciate the acknowledgement. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Nicole K	I donated blood for the first time last year, and just hearing your story makes me want to go back and donate more! Thank you for sharing that. I'm glad everything turned out good for you! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Paul T	I give blood whenever I can. I'm O+ so I know it will not go to waste!! For the record... you're welcome. I do know how truly life-saving blood transfusions can be. My girlfriend almost died in a car accident, but because other people gave blood she is completely recovered. I am very happy to hear that you and your baby are doing well! God bless :) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No