Shameless self-promotion

[Khan]

Gave blood this morning. Whole blood unit #160.
They gave me a 20 gallon pin and a small clock.

 

[FinallyRetired]

Gave blood this morning. Whole blood unit #160.
They gave me a 20 gallon pin and a small clock.

Congratulations, that's a great thing you've done. I've tried to give blood but I can't because I lived in Europe during certain times, and anyone living there during those times is precluded from giving blood because of mad cow concerns.

 

[ziggy29]

I've got to get back to doing that. I've donated three gallons and change but it's been a few years since I've done it regularly.

Nurses love the vein in my left arm because it's so easy to find. When they ask if I want to do the right or left arm, I say "I don't care, but you'll prefer the left."

 

[Gumby]

Nicely done Khan. Blood donation is true altruism; you have helped many, many people who you will never know.

 

[Alan]

Gave blood this morning. Whole blood unit #160.
They gave me a 20 gallon pin and a small clock.

That is truly something worth bragging about, very well done indeed.

I used to love giving blood, was a member of the "new born baby" club at our local hospital and used to donate 4 or 5 times a year. (my blood was suitable for new born babies, O= ).

... and then along came those mad cows ... After retiring we'll be spending a lot of time in England so I'll donate there. (they are all crazy already so a little extra mad blood in the supply won't do any harm).

 

[Rambler]

I used to donate every couple of months when the red cross van came around and parked at the train station near the office. I'm in a different location now and the van doesn't come around here so I haven't donated in a long time. I should takje the initiative to find a new location. Maybe I can find their van locations on the web.

I salute you, Khan, for your contribution to society. Well done!

R

 

[freebird5825]

Amazing! Phenomenal!
You are truly a great person.

 

[kyounge1956]

Gave blood this morning. Whole blood unit #160.
They gave me a 20 gallon pin and a small clock.

Brava!!

I am also a donor, and though I still donate sometimes I've been kicked out (for low iron) too often to have a hope of catching up to you. You must have been donating pretty much as often as allowed for many years to have given that much blood. Probably you have saved several people's lives. Again, brava!

 

[kumquat]

What freebird said!

Congratulations, that's a great thing you've done. I've tried to give blood but I can't because I lived in Europe during certain times, and anyone living there during those times is precluded from giving blood because of mad cow concerns.

Isn't it interesting how blood banks may have limited their donations from responsible people for reasons not entirely scientific. I'm banned, as are my children, for another reason, rediculous as it may be. The local druggies and high risk sex practitioners? that's another story.

 

[Rustic23]

I was stationed in England for three years. They will not let me donate. Mad Cow Disease. (I think) Both my kids are sure I qualify for the exemption.

 

[FIREd]

I can't give blood either because of possible mad cow disease exposure during my years in Europe. Too bad, I am a universal donor (O-)...

But I would like to congratulate and thank you Kahn for taking the time to give your blood for those who need it...

 

[Khan]

Brava!!

I am also a donor, and though I still donate sometimes I've been kicked out (for low iron) too often to have a hope of catching up to you. You must have been donating pretty much as often as allowed for many years to have given that much blood. Probably you have saved several people's lives. Again, brava!

160/~6 per year = ~26 years
donated occasionally since age 1968, rather steadily since ~1984

 

[kumquat]

donated occasionally since age 1968,

You don't look that old

 

[Amethyst]

Khan,

Let me add my congratulations. I have only known one other 20-gallon donor, and he was every bit as proud as you are, and we were all just as proud of him.

A+! (No, wait, that's MY blood type )

 

[Khan]

You don't look that old

1968, age 18.


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B+

 

[kyounge1956]

What freebird said!

Isn't it interesting how blood banks may have limited their donations from responsible people for reasons not entirely scientific. I'm banned, as are my children, for another reason, rediculous as it may be. The local druggies and high risk sex practitioners? that's another story.

What the ?!?! My local blood bank asks every donor at every donation if they have ever, even once had high risk sex, or injected non-prescription drugs, or exchanged sex for drugs, and specifically warns against donating for the purpose of getting an HIV test. Do you mean there are blood banks that don't ask this kind of sex/drug screening questions?

 

[Bestwifeever]

Amazing, just amazing--congratulations, Khan. Think of how many people you have helped.

 

[kumquat]

What the ?!?! My local blood bank asks every donor at every donation if they have ever, even once had high risk sex, or injected non-prescription drugs, or exchanged sex for drugs, and specifically warns against donating for the purpose of getting an HIV test. Do you mean there are blood banks that don't ask this kind of sex/drug screening questions?

They ask, and believe the answer.

 

[Nords]

Congratulations, Khan! Did they give you a new card with enough space to get you to thirty?

I've tried to give blood but I can't because I lived in Europe during certain times, and anyone living there during those times is precluded from giving blood because of mad cow concerns.

... and then along came those mad cows ...

I was stationed in England for three years. They will not let me donate. Mad Cow Disease.

I can't give blood either because of possible mad cow disease exposure during my years in Europe. Too bad, I am a universal donor (O-)...

Same here for me & spouse.

I wonder how many have been locked out by the lack of a test for the syndrome. Probably two-thirds of the U.S. military & families.

 

[Purron]

Khan, this is a wonderful gift.

 

[kyounge1956]

They ask, and believe the answer.

As they did with you, regarding whatever it is that has caused you to be barred from donating.

Your previous remark implied that people who use drugs or engage in high-risk sex are welcome to donate, while you are not, and I don't think that is fair to the blood banks. What do you suggest they do instead of asking, and believing the answers? It is not the blood bank's fault if people give inaccurate answers in the interview, and the donated blood is tested to deal with that possibility. I believe anyone who tests positive for a blood-transmitted disease is permanently barred from donating in the future.

 

[bssc]

Congratulations Khan.

 

[Dawg52]

Good deed Khan! I would give, but my records show I was diagnosed with 'chronic' hepatitis a dozen years or so ago, so I can't give. My liver enzymes went out the roof and after doing a liver biopsy, that's the diagnosis that was given. I was prescribed a steroid for 5 months and the numbers returned to normal. Been normal ever since. I can't help but believe I had something they couldn't put a finger on and they gave it the 'chronic' diagnosis so now I can't give blood.

Oh well, if there is any doubt...... it probably is best not to give.

 

[Meadbh]

They ask, and believe the answer.

And then they test the blood. I'ts more accurate than lie detectors.

 

[Meadbh]

Well done Khan! You may have saved more than 160 lives if all your blood went to newborn babies weighing 500g who needed transfusions of 5 mls each!

I used to donate regularly until they rejected me because I lived in Western Europe during the 80's. Never in the UK, but go figure. Oh well, I guess I'm a mad cow anyhow!