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Author:  retrogarde [ Wed Jun 05, 2013 4:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Gave blood today...
...for the first time since 9/11.

Between tattoos and time out of the country (and marriage and kids) I'd just fallen out of the habit. But my childhood best friend (and fellow Aliens fanatic) is struggling with cancer and I realized I needed to get off my butt do my part out there. My good health is a blessing, and the least I can do is give a pint to help someone less fortunate.

I used the opportunity to go to work in partial uniform, and it was met with enthusiastic approval.

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Not a bad way to spend a morning!
Author:  cosmo_kraemer [ Wed Jun 05, 2013 4:10 pm ]
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damn good on you. i will be doing mine at one of my next Con i think.
Author:  The_Fireball [ Wed Jun 05, 2013 5:21 pm ]
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Good work mate, everyone should try and get on board, its a good thing to do. :like:

You get a Ribbon for donating in uniform I believe! :delta:

I'm booked in next month, gonna try for it myself in bdu top, but will get some looks though no doubt :P
Author:  SgtTony [ Wed Jun 05, 2013 6:30 pm ]
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I've been trying to give blood since 9/11 but the darn FDA has banned anyone who has spent time in the UK (and Europe I believe) due to CJD (the human form of mad cow discease).
I'd love to give blood and do MMOOOOOOOOOOORE but until the ban is lifted I'm not allowed :(

*that was a cow impression by the way. It doesn't work so well in text*
Author:  KillByLaughter [ Thu Jun 06, 2013 1:25 am ]
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SgtTony wrote:
I've been trying to give blood since 9/11 but the darn FDA has banned anyone who has spent time in the UK (and Europe I believe) due to CJD (the human form of mad cow discease).
I'd love to give blood and do MMOOOOOOOOOOORE but until the ban is lifted I'm not allowed :(

*that was a cow impression by the way. It doesn't work so well in text*



I think you're probably OK. According the Red Cross, unless you had a blood transfusion over there, spent longer than 3 months there before 1996, or spent longer than 5 years in the UK/certain countries (both cumulative time periods), you can donate. Here's the detailed criteria: http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-b ... sting#arc5

If people are telling you otherwise, I would bring a copy with you!
Author:  retrogarde [ Thu Jun 06, 2013 11:37 am ]
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Yup, blood transfusions in the UK were their biggest concern. Stop by a Red Cross office and plead your case!
Author:  88reaper88 [ Thu Jun 06, 2013 12:40 pm ]
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Is it true you chaps get paid for donating over there?

And why does everyone think we all eat diseased cows??
Author:  The_Fireball [ Thu Jun 06, 2013 2:12 pm ]
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88reaper88 wrote:
And why does everyone think we all eat diseased cows??


Ha 2nd that!
Author:  Winch [ Thu Jun 06, 2013 3:36 pm ]
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88reaper88 wrote:
And why does everyone think we all eat diseased cows??

Because unlike a few other countries we admitted we had a problem and dealt with it! Anyone remember the furore when Oprah Winfrey dared to suggest, rightly or wrongly, that there was BSE in US Beef herds? I seem to recall it went to litigation and made a few lawyers some tidy sums! :?
Author:  88reaper88 [ Thu Jun 06, 2013 3:46 pm ]
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The US meat industry is literally shocking, how they have the nerve do what they do and have the nerve to go on about our meat is beyond me.

Anywho, Well done Retro. Now you can lay back and wonder who's got a bit of you inside them ;)
I kinda wish they told you where it ended up going, we could be feeding the secret society of Vampires that runs the world...*
(*probably not)
Author:  retrogarde [ Thu Jun 06, 2013 4:27 pm ]
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Proudly serving my Vampire Masters!

There are places where you can donate blood or plasma for cash, but this was a blood drive put on by my work. Sometimes they give out t-shirts or a pound of coffee, but simply laying down while on the clock was a nice bonus!
Author:  88reaper88 [ Thu Jun 06, 2013 4:39 pm ]
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Haha! It all reminds me of Blade everytime I go :)

That's cool, we just get a drink, biscuits and crisps (chips). If we're lucky we get a hot nurse too ;)

We have far cooler seats though, it may look like a piece of plastic (as it is) but it's so comfy!
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Author:  SGM Baldwin [ Thu Jun 06, 2013 5:12 pm ]
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Author:  The_Fireball [ Thu Jun 06, 2013 5:43 pm ]
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88reaper88 wrote:
Haha! It all reminds me of Blade everytime I go :)

That's cool, we just get a drink, biscuits and crisps (chips). If we're lucky we get a hot nurse too ;)

We have far cooler seats though, it may look like a piece of plastic (as it is) but it's so comfy!


Dude, I have never seen those seats, they look cool! Must be skimping on the cool stuff down here in old smoky :oops:
Author:  SgtTony [ Thu Jun 06, 2013 6:20 pm ]
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KillByLaughter wrote:
I think you're probably OK. According the Red Cross, unless you had a blood transfusion over there, spent longer than 3 months there before 1996, or spent longer than 5 years in the UK/certain countries (both cumulative time periods), you can donate.

I lived there from 1982 to 2004, ate beef every Sunday and even went back for seconds.
I'm out until they tell me otherwise :(

...BUT I REGRET NOTHING!!!
Author:  Rumpelteazer [ Thu Jun 06, 2013 11:46 pm ]
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I've tried to donate, but they tell me I'm not allowed to until I get my blood pressure under control. >.>
Author:  88reaper88 [ Fri Jun 07, 2013 12:54 am ]
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Rumpelteazer wrote:
I've tried to donate, but they tell me I'm not allowed to until I get my blood pressure under control. >.>


Well if the bag pops then you'll be made to clear it up ;)
Author:  Rumpelteazer [ Fri Jun 07, 2013 3:33 am ]
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Hey, I offered that but they said no..
Author:  trouble [ Fri Jun 07, 2013 5:30 am ]
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88reaper88 wrote:
Is it true you chaps get paid for donating over there?

I've never been offered payment other than a thank you and some cookies/juice. I go every 6 weeks or whatever it is - as often as they let me. I'm O neg, so they love me. I'm also registered to donate marrow if they ever find I'm a match.
Author:  Rumpelteazer [ Fri Jun 07, 2013 6:07 am ]
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Last place I saw that did donations offered a coupon for a couple burritos from a local Mexican restaurant or a $10 card at the nearest fuel station depending on the week.
Author:  Hyde [ Fri Jun 07, 2013 2:49 pm ]
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88reaper88 wrote:
Is it true you chaps get paid for donating over there?



Are you not getting confused with another type donation? :wink:
Author:  KillByLaughter [ Fri Jun 07, 2013 10:35 pm ]
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You can get paid for plasma donation, but I hear it's a bit more painful than donating blood. Haven't done it myself.
Author:  bigbisont [ Sat Jun 08, 2013 1:12 am ]
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Hyde wrote:
88reaper88 wrote:
Is it true you chaps get paid for donating over there?



Are you not getting confused with another type donation? :wink:


Ah the good ol' US of A. So many bodily fluids, so many paying oppertunities....


But in all seriousness; Well done Retro! Damn inspiring. I haven't given blood since college and I'm overdue.
Author:  SGM Baldwin [ Sat Jun 08, 2013 4:47 am ]
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Author:  Winch [ Sat Jun 08, 2013 11:13 am ]
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KillByLaughter wrote:
You can get paid for plasma donation, but I hear it's a bit more painful than donating blood.

No it's Bone Marrow Donation which is painful and requires surgery!
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