Rules:
- Members have to donate in the World Blood donor day (June 14th)

have to? I gave blood last week, and I won't be able to donate again until August, as the UK Blood Service lets you donate every 12 weeks or so.

- Everytime you donate blood/platelets you have to take a picture of paper you're given after the donation. Or scan it. This will prove you really donated. Or you could take a picture of yourself while you're doing it.

I have a picture (below) to prove I donated this time. :) Only recently have I started bruising this badly. Ah well.. Oh, and my blood has been used for research in the largest dataset in the world for Multiple Birth research (twin-research.ac.uk)

At 5/9/06 02:17 PM, EveningShift wrote: have to? I gave blood last week, and I won't be able to donate again until August, as the UK Blood Service lets you donate every 12 weeks or so.

Don't worry... You can donate later in August (Or even later) and save yourself for the next Donor day :) (2007)

I have a picture (below) to prove I donated this time. :) Only recently have I started bruising this badly. Ah well.. Oh, and my blood has been used for research in the largest dataset in the world for Multiple Birth research (twin-research.ac.uk)

Ah... looks more like you used a needle on yourself to...I mean! J/K ;)

Welcome EveningShift :)

This might be a stupid question, but do they let you donate blood if you're a Type 2 Diabetic?

i hear that when you give blood,they take away your soul :(.lol jk i want to give blood but cant im only 13.

Hey Ozcar, do you think I may join? I guess I won't make it to this year's "World Blood Doner Day" because I'm turning 18 in november (DAMN), but I have a blood type of O, so my blood would be pretty usful, so I'll probobly do it next year.

At 5/10/06 06:02 PM, Agak wrote: I guess I won't make it to this year's "World Blood Doner Day" because I'm turning 18 in november (DAMN), but I have a blood type of O, so my blood would be pretty usful, so I'll probobly do it next year.

In America you can donate once you turn 17, not 18. Trust me, I donated twice while I was 17.

So do as much as you can to try to donate this year. You need an ID (such as a driver's license) and the rest of your information so that you can fill out their information papers. You'll get a blood donation card, which will be your preferred means of identification at any future blood drives should you participate.

Good luck. I find it helps if you don't watch the needle or any blood extraction. I'm afraid of needles personally, so that's the only way I'm able to handle donation.

At 5/10/06 03:08 AM, Monocrom wrote: This might be a stupid question, but do they let you donate blood if you're a Type 2 Diabetic?

I'm not sure about that...however, I'm sure you could donate platelets...

At 5/10/06 11:01 AM, DESOLATER4 wrote: i hear that when you give blood,they take away your soul :(.lol jk i want to give blood but cant im only 13.

Well, that's what the Jehovah's Witnesses think :)

At 5/10/06 03:20 PM, Ichimanako wrote: But i can't wait! maybe later doctors wont need blood donors.

I don't see this happen any soon... Maybe in 50 or 100 years more... They might 'clone' blood or something like that...but right now, it's impossible...

Hey guys listen!

The Blood donors day is comming...will be next June 4th...so we have 17 days more!

Try to bring more people here... Spread the news! Tell all your friends to donate that day!

At 5/18/06 01:53 AM, Ozcar wrote:

At 5/10/06 03:08 AM, Monocrom wrote: This might be a stupid question, but do they let you donate blood if you're a Type 2 Diabetic?

I'm not sure about that...however, I'm sure you could donate platelets...

Thanks Ozcar, if I can at least donate platelets; I'll still be able to help folks.

At 5/18/06 01:53 AM, Ozcar wrote: The Blood donors day is comming...will be next June 4th...so we have 17 days more!

I was under the impression it was the 14th. Which is it? :-/

At 5/18/06 02:11 AM, Evark wrote: I was under the impression it was the 14th. Which is it? :-/

My bad!

You're right Evark... is next June 14th.... Sorry...

However, that means we have other 10 days more :)

I feel like making an animation or something for it...

At 5/18/06 01:42 PM, Ozcar wrote: I feel like making an animation or something for it...

I'll help out if need be, Seeing as I donated too recently to donate on the 14th without breaking the law.

silly NHS.

Two weeks today!

Get ready :O

At 6/1/06 07:25 AM, Painkillers wrote: Two weeks today!

Get ready :O

And just eleven days now...

I haven't started the animation...I might not get it ready before the Blood donors day... but my arm will be ready to donate that day ;)

ok im in, i have AB negitive
( looked on my hospital cart)

One week more, guys...Stay tunned...

I don't know if I can join.....I have O negative blood, and from what I hear, that's a good donating type. But I'm only 13, for chris' sake. I'm still paranoid about the needle, and being barely a teenager, I don't know if I can sign up to donate.
Info, please?

At 6/6/06 12:39 AM, Black_Cat wrote: I don't know if I can join.....I have O negative blood, and from what I hear, that's a good donating type. But I'm only 13, for chris' sake. I'm still paranoid about the needle, and being barely a teenager, I don't know if I can sign up to donate.
Info, please?

Well, if your country or state allows it, or if you have to give a transfusion, then I don't see why you can't join, we'll just tell you what it's like.

i gave blood about a month ago, i'm B+ :P

i will give blood again and again :P

Sounds interesting. I donate blood all the time, but I need to find if my unuversity has a canner so that I can prove that I donated.

At 6/6/06 11:05 AM, Lord_Sonx wrote: i gave blood about a month ago, i'm B+ :P

i will give blood again and again :P

Keep it comming, dude :)

At 6/6/06 12:49 PM, Portal_Diver wrote: Sounds interesting. I donate blood all the time, but I need to find if my unuversity has a canner so that I can prove that I donated.

The important thing here is donate and save other people's lives :)

Hey ozman. nice idea for a crew...i've donated twice in my lifetime, last spring and most recently last week. A few friends of mine wont donate simply because they are afraid of needles. really fucked up. either way. count me in dude.

At 4/28/06 03:10 PM, Evark wrote:

At 4/28/06 01:53 PM, Ozcar wrote: I guess is hard for girls to donate, because they have their period and all that...

Women having a period has absolutely nothing to do with passing out while giving blood. I've given blood quite a few times, and i admit I passed out the first couple of times, but it all depends on how well your body is going to adapt to the flow of the blood as it leaves your body. Men pass out all the time too. We had a blood drive at my old school and there was a few people that dropped like flies, most of them being guys.

and the whole giving blood makes it easier... lemme let you boys in on a secret... the hell it does!! lol

Anyways, if Red Cross is in the area on the day, I'll definitely have to give. My blood type is O+, meaning just about anyone can receive my blood type. Be really stupid if I didnt.

At 4/23/06 03:36 AM, Ozcar wrote: This crew is only for those that are 18+, because you can not donate blood if you are a minor.

are you shure its for only 18+im only 14 and ive donated blood

where i live its 16 to donate is that ok???

I donated last month. I can't show a picture of my punctured arm as proof, but I do have the letter that the blood drive sent me telling me that I am a hero that potentially saved up to three lives with my blood.

It's...comforting. Knowing you did something great.

i can't make the donation on the day, cuz i'm doing it at the local church on the 28th :(

I am still under 18. And I am afraid of that stuff.

I will do it though when I raise the age limit.

Umm... I don't donate too much, but I am giving a half-pint on the 14th.

Needles make me kinda queasy, but it's for the greater good.

At 6/7/06 10:07 AM, DrHood wrote: It's...comforting. Knowing you did something great.

You're right :)

It's one of the best sensations I've ever have...

Listen guys/girls: I don't know what's the age you need to donate blood...Here's 18+, but If in your local area is ok to donate even if you're not 18, then go and do it! :)

Try to take pics of your donation so you can share your experince with us.

At 6/7/06 02:40 PM, Ozcar wrote:

At 6/7/06 10:07 AM, DrHood wrote: It's...comforting. Knowing you did something great.

You're right :)

It's one of the best sensations I've ever have...

Listen guys/girls: I don't know what's the age you need to donate blood...Here's 18+, but If in your local area is ok to donate even if you're not 18, then go and do it! :)

GENERAL GUIDELINES
To give blood for transfusion to another person, you must be healthy, be at least 17 years old or 16 years old if allowed by state law, weigh at least 110 pounds, and not have donated blood in the last 8 weeks (56 days). "Healthy" means that you feel well and can perform normal activities. If you have a chronic condition such as diabetes or high blood pressure, "healthy" also means that you are being treated and the condition is under control.

You'll be asked for a form of identification each time you donate. You'll provide this information:
-name
-date of birth
-social security number

We will do a mini-physical examination that includes checking:
-your temperature
-your blood pressure and pulse
-a drop of your blood to be sure you have enough red blood cells (iron count) to donate safely. You'll be asked about your past and present health and lifestyle, and we will answer any questions you may have. Depending on your answers, you may be deferred from donating, either temporarily or permanently.

Before Your Donation:
-Get a good night's sleep.
-Eat a good breakfast or lunch.
-Drink extra water and fluids to replace the volume you will donate, but avoid caffeinated beverages.
-iron-rich foods to boost your iron level. (such as tuna, raisens, red meat)
-Avoid fatty foods. Tests for infections done on donated products can be affected by fatty materials.
-If you are an apheresis donor, eat plenty of calcium-rich foods and drinks for a few days prior to your donation.
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The information above came right off of the American Red Cross websites. I helped set up last years blood drive at school, so I pretty much know what is required when it comes to donating blood. Maybe if anyone has any questions, I could do my best to help out as well!