Amanda's Blog

Amanda- You put this into such easy to understand terms.....and really took away most excuses :)  Now, I do know that there are some of us that cannot donate for various reasons.....but for the rest.....yep, this is an important, free way to give life to another.

KATHY--40% of Americans aren't eligible to donate blood.  Of the 60% that are, only 5% donate. It's sad because the 40% that aren't eligible are the most likely candidates to need a transfusion or platelets at some time in the future.  I'm furtunate to be part of the group that can and will.

According to Carter Blood Care, when you donate blood you lose a pound!!  That's one of the reasons why people who are otherwise healthy but weigh less than 110 pounds are ineligible to donate.  More incentive to donate blood for those that can and will. 

Did you know that when you donate blood, 14 tests are performed, 11 of which are for infectious diseases and cholesterol levels are checked as well?  More incentive to donate blood and obtain a mini-physical for those that can and will.

Thanks for checking this important information out, Kathy...let's spread the word about blood.

Here is the link to one of many San Diego area blood banks. 

The url is http://www.sandiegobloodbank.org  just in case the link doesn't work.

Amanda- Good Stats......could I assume you volunteer with this worthy cause????  Spread the word...absolutely......Have a good day.....

I'm a regular donor!  One of my goals for 2008 is to organize and sponsor a community blood drive in the Spring before the Summer rush for blood begins.  Blood is my official "cause" for 2008.

Amanda:

Thanks for sharing the info.  Since I can't give blood, I thought I would do my part and petition for this to be a featured post to help get the word out.

 

Thanks, Bill!  If 60,000+ bloggers donate blood ONE time, the Active Rain community can help save close to 200,000 lives.

Here is a link to your local blood bank for Lee County. Thanks for help spreading the word.

http://www.leememorial.org is the url just in case the link doesn't work.

AMANDA - I have donated in the past, but not recently.  However, I do think that it's a great idea, and I will look into it.  My father-in-law donates constantly (as often as he can).  He even does platelets, which take hours at a time to donate.  I have featured this in Active Rain Addicts.

ADAM--T H A N K S for the feature!! It will help to spread the word and it doesn't get much better than that!

Here is the link to one of several Long Island, NY blood donation centers! 

The url is http://www.nybloodcenter.org just in case the link doesn't work.

Amanda:  I recently wrote a blog on donating to the American Red Cross...you've done some a better job than I!  I can't donate any more, but strongly encourage people to.  If it weren't for blood donations, I wouldn't be alive today!  But, don't hold that against the Red Cross!

 

Bob Mitchell

ValueList Real Estate Services, Inc. 

BOB--It sounds like you personally know that it's an excellent cause.  Glad you made it through and are around to encourage donations.

Here is the link to your local American Red Cross blood bank in St Louis.

Just in case the link doesn't work, here's the url: http://www.americanredcrossblood.org/

 

 

AMAZING Amanda- you make me proud to be from texas...great article

Amanda, Thanks for this call to donate blood.  It is so important and blood supplies are constantly low.  I've been a blood donor for the past 6 years, 5 times faithfully each year.  Our Masonic Lodge runs a blood donor program with the Red Cross and hosts 5 drives a year.  I often show up early and stay late to help set up and cook breakfast for the other donors.  I can't think of any other charitable act that gives so much of yourself and helps so many and doesn't cost a dime!

Steve--You are one of the reasons for the blog.  I read your blog a few weeks ago telling the story of what you went through this year (feel free to post your link btw) and it inspired me to jump in and make the decision not to just donate but to "Blog for a Cause", if you will. Blood is the river of life and in the medical community, it is the most common denominator. 

Here's the link to a Las Vegas blood donation center in case you'd like to spread the word.

Take care and Happy New Year!  Things are great in Texas--come back for a visit soon.

Brian--You are a good man.  You should blog about it how often people can donate blood because the need exists so strongly.  One pint of blood can save 3 lives.  You've helped save 90!  You rock!

Good for you, Amanda.  It's quick, it's easy and it saves lives.  Some day it could save your own.  Listen to Mrs. Hall and donate!

Amanda - This is a wonderful post.  I need to get off my duff and donate this year.  Thanks for the nudge in the right direction.

"Listen to Mrs. Hall and donate!"...I like that...you tell them, Paul.   Here's your link to Scottsdale and other Arizona Blood banks .  Please help spread the word!

Jason--I found a blog about pet blood banks in Austin. That's a first!  Here's the link to Austin area blood banks for people.  I hope you find one close by and please help spread the word.

Thanks!! 

Great post, Amanda.  I used to give blood and would love to begin again.  Unfortunately, because I lived in England in the late 80's, I may expose recipients in some mysterious way to Mad Cow Disease.  I mentioned this in a previous post on a related topic.  This is why Dave's comment on my associate page mentions mad and horns! 

Great reminder, it is one of the easiest donations to make and so very important! Thanks!

Hi Vanessa, thanks for stopping by.  I located a recent article about the dangerously low blood supply in Middle Tennessee and what the American Red Cross is doing about it.  There are dozens of blood drives scheduled in the very near future in your area.  Please help spread the word about blood.

Amanda, Just thought I would pop in to say "hello" I am also a regular donor. The Red Cross calls me as soon as I am able to donate again. They call me at home,work and on my cell phone. Thats ok, its nice to feel wanted, ha! I always tell them that they should tell people they lose a pound when they donate...that would "line em up" When people who can donate don't I wonder why, what would happen if they (or one of their family members) needed blood? So people get out and donate some blood. Please! 

OK ...I'm off the soapbox now

Amanda - what a wonderful post.  Although I have not gotten involved at the level of you and Brian, I did give a gallon during the past few years and have the coffee mug to prove it.  In the Houston area, the website is www.GiveBlood.org

What a good Irishwoman ye are, Cait!  Most of the blood donation centers across the country make it very easy to donate on a regular basis.  I hope that you don't ever get off the good soap boxes.  Thanks for helping to spread the word! 

A gallon is great and a mug to boot! Thanks so much for posting the link for Houston, Kathi!

Amanda...

I barely have enough blood as it is. Not only that but I am cold 'all' the time.

Doc says not to give away my blood. I need it for something :)

P.S. Let me know when you start to feel as if I am stalking you. As you know I feel welcome in your world :)

TLW...ROAR!  

Amanda: We couldn't ask for a better supporter!  FYI: The math was recently updated this past summer.The University of Minnesota reports that nationally only 37% of the United States population is eligible to give blood. And of that 37% only 4% actually give.

It takes folks like you giving blood, giving your time and talking about it to make the difference in our patients' lives.  Thank you!

WOW, Victoria, I wasn't aware that the numbers had changed.  Thanks for the update!

ATTENTION ACTIVE RAIN MEMBERS!  G I V E   B L O O D!

Amanda:

Now this is funny.  I just got done reading one of the ever entertaining Silent Majority Group's posts.  The usual Libs V Conservatives.  It was pretty heated.  Then I stumble upon your post.  The title cracked me up.  Even though I read it before and knew what your post was, it meant something different after reading the highly passionate post on Silent Majority.

Bill, I've been watching that blog unfold all day and think that everyone needs to take a time out to donate blood before commenting again!  LOL! 

Amanda:

Good one.  There is enough blood on the floor to donate for sure.  More fun than a barrell of monkeys.

Amanda~I so truly love the feeling that I have in my heart after giving back. This past November I sponsored my first blood drive and how incredibly addicting that is. I'm so impressed with your passion of giving back and your example will prove to help many throughout AR and your community. Have a wonderful week!

Amanda - Thanks for bringing this to everyone's attention.  After a ten year lapse, I started donating blood again three years ago and now I don't miss a blood drive.  It's easy, painless, and doesn't take too much time.  It also helps me eat my veggies so I can be sure to get enough iron - I don't want to have to miss out due to low iron.

I try to donate as frequently as possible. Thank you for the kind reminder. 

Just a reminder to those who can... donate blood!  The supply is low and the Holidays will be here before we know it!  There is still time to donate TWICE before the end of the year!