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When did you last give blood?

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paul the builder Jan 2009 4:09pm, 20 Jan 2009 808 posts	0 paul the builder I might - depends what group you are....
Son of a Pronator Man Jan 2009 4:16pm, 20 Jan 2009 1,276 posts	0 Son of a Pronator Man What's the exchange rate on euro-blood these days ?
Old Croc Jan 2009 4:31pm, 20 Jan 2009 892 posts	0 Old Croc 1 litre = 1 pint
fitzer Jan 2009 4:34pm, 20 Jan 2009 1,054 posts	0 fitzer in ireland its 1 unit =1 guinness
southcoastpete Jan 2009 5:30pm, 20 Jan 2009 12 posts	0 southcoastpete Hi HappyG, Oh no, haven't actually donated bone marrow, I was just matched with someone, along with several hundred others I imagine. The syringes were for me to take to my GP, so get another blood sample. Once they tested that further, I didn't match. I have looked at harvesting procedure, and it does look a bit nasty, but its actually a very slim chance I would ever get that far.
HappyG(rrr) Jan 2009 5:36pm, 20 Jan 2009 3,289 posts	0 HappyG(rrr) I see. I was concerned that having signed up I was rather committed to it. If I could get holiday/sickness cover for the time off (up to 6 weeks?) I would do it, really. But I work on contract (or actually as I'm out of contract, I am actually not working. maybe I should just give bone marrow now!!) so 6 weeks is no income. Tricky. Good for you tho. :-)G
CrazyLegs Jan 2009 10:06pm, 22 Jan 2009 1,191 posts	0 CrazyLegs Just managed to register with 'Blood Donor Online' it only took a couple days for me to receive my 'donor token.' Apparently I can next give blood on April 19th
Jan 2009 5:42pm, 24 Jan 2009 12,432 posts	0 Well done Emma
Jan 2009 5:43pm, 24 Jan 2009 2,185 posts	0 Mine still floats... so no doning yet
mad4it Jan 2009 8:39pm, 24 Jan 2009 95 posts	0 mad4it I always gave blood and nearly had my silver badge award, then cancer struck, not allowed to give it now!But would definately encourage others...........it might be you one day!