Blood Donors

[Mutt]

I`m going to give blood next week for the first time in years and was just wondering how many of you are blood donors?

As we all know bike riding can be at least dangerous and in some case fatal, I`m doing it because I never know when I might be in need!

Not going to preach on, but its worth a thought as they are always looking and it dosen`t take long.

[Ducatista]

I've tried.
But the last 4 or 5 times I've tried to book they've not been able to give me an appointment.

But yeah, great idea.

[Mutt]

If you register at,www.blood.co.uk they will let you know of the dates and times of your nearest donor session.

[Ducatista]

Yep. Done all that.
Keep getting emails back saying they can't give me an appointment.

[Jacde]

I've been a regular donor since I was 18, after my first session found out I had a fairly rare blood type which is specifically given to new borns that are in need of blood.

[jonnydangerous]

id love to, but they wont let me give blood, cos i received 6 pints in an op once :-( really gutted that i cant give some back :-(

[Mutt]

Yep. Done all that.
Keep getting emails back saying they can't give me an appointment.

Next Monday they have a session at the Neeld hall, just go down.

[Snowy]

I have been giving blood for the last 30 years although mostly over the last 10. Also have very rare group/type so, although I'm hoping never to need any, if I do, I might just get my own back ;D

I always get a call asking if I'm going to a regular donation coz they like me

[Scotty]

Been doing it for years, even got a little bronze badge thingy recently for reaching a certain number of donations.

Something worth considering when riding is what racers have to wear - a dog-tag giving personal information, including blood type. Could be a life-saver one day...

[mcicy]

I have tried to donate a few times but they can never hit a vein so i just sent home