Do You Donate Blood?

bemybubble on 31/08/2021 - 19:04
Last edited 07/09/2021 - 11:08 by 1 other user

Did my 15th donation the other day and Thought I’d ask if anyone else in the OzB community give blood and if so, how many donations do far?

Mod Note: Visit Australian Red Cross Lifeblood for more information.

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Hi All,

Truly inspired by how many OzBargainers give, or are willing to give blood.

I have created a lifeblood team for those who are interested. Always wanted to be part of a team but could never convince the office the participate (for various reasons).

If you login to your lifeblood account, simply search for the team called 'OzBargain'. Really hoping we can rally the troops on this and see how many donations we can achieve together!

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    • bemybubble on 22/09/2021 - 13:06

      Yes! Congrats and thank you!

  • bemybubble on 12/10/2021 - 14:03
    +1

    OzB Update:

    https://imgur.com/a/LwcBNAw

    Well done everyone so far! Hoping to grow the participants to the team :)

  • bemybubble on 25/11/2021 - 13:24
    +2

    Just gave some more on Monday so thought i'd update! :)

    https://imgur.com/a/INNfPr1

  • 2esc on 03/01/2022 - 14:36

    I use to donate but then in regional Victoria they made it so you had to book instead. I haven't donated since because I never known my work schedule more than a few days in advance. Do othe area require you to book?

    • bemybubble on 03/01/2022 - 15:51

      I’m regional and have to book. I always thought that was the norm?

      • st1ng on 04/01/2022 - 15:28

        On the first time I donated in Australia (2008), I rocked up to the mobile truck and they took me on the spot. Since then, I've booked online through their web site or Android app. A lot depends on how busy the site is, and if they have slots available for walk ups.

  • suzley on 05/01/2022 - 08:50

    I donated on 22/12/21. Mobile van. They had 25 bookings and 14 showed up. I think 50% no shows/cancellations is the norm at present with COVID.

  • donbot on 20/05/2022 - 07:35
    +1

    It's an easy thing to do, and having seen first hand family members need donations when unwell in hospital, its the least I can do to pay it back and forward for others that need it.

    Plus, they love O negatives giving whole blood, so always easy to get an appointment time that suits as they seem to always find an open slot.

  • lgacb08 on 30/08/2022 - 20:11

    Did that years ago but they had the stupid policy of not using only plasma and discard all the cells if you've travelled overseas to south East Asia within previous 2 years so that kind of turn me off for wasting my blood. Hasn't been back for a while but they probably can use my cells now due to pandemic.

  • suzley on 29/09/2022 - 11:12
    +1

    Just checked the Lifeblood site and the OzBargain team has donated 33 times so far this year.

    • bemybubble on 29/09/2022 - 11:13

      Yep. We’re doing ok! Have you joined? Gave last week actually

      • suzley on 29/09/2022 - 11:26

        Yes, I donated on Tuesday but don't know if it shows up on the site yet.

        • bemybubble on 29/09/2022 - 11:27

          Prob not until the text message arrives i'd say.

    • DazMon on 22/02/2024 - 22:15

      the what team?

  • harveyworld on 29/09/2022 - 11:16

    I would like to but I could have mad cow disease…

  • ajm07 on 30/09/2022 - 21:52
    +1

    Sorry team I haven't been that good :( I'll try harder. I let a whole year pass. Monday for sure.

    • ajm07 on 03/10/2022 - 12:01

      I did it. They still nailed it with zero pain - but I'm getting more anxious each donation. Damn my brain.

  • suzley on 01/10/2022 - 17:37
    +1

    You're right. Just got text that it's on its way to Lake Macquarie Hospital, and group donations are now 34 for this year.

  • Chmmr on 29/10/2022 - 11:27

    Medically, as an ex-cancer patient, I'm not allowed to. Otherwise, I would.

    • suzley on 30/10/2022 - 09:55
      +1

      Don't you have to be cancer free for five years and then you can donate?

      • Chmmr on 30/10/2022 - 17:12

        Just took a look. It's because I had a cancer similar leukaemia (myelodysplasia)

        "However, if you have a history of leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma, which involve the blood production system, you can't donate blood. It’s to protect your health and the health of patients who receive donated blood."

        • suzley on 30/10/2022 - 17:19
          +1

          Bad luck, but never mind. You sound as if you might have recovered pretty well. Is that right?
          I had a different cancer and just had to be all clear for five years.

          • Chmmr on 30/10/2022 - 17:22

            @suzley: Yeah mostly. Had some post non-transplant complications which I still have but otherwise all good.

            I take it you are too?

            • suzley on 30/10/2022 - 18:04

              @Chmmr: Yes, in the clear. Keep up the good work!

  • DeepMidWicket on 31/10/2022 - 07:48

    Did once, tried two other times and they wouldn't let me as my BP was high. I get panicked when I visit a doc or give a blood sample so my BP goes up :(

  • bemybubble on 30/05/2023 - 20:22

    https://ibb.co/b5ftV1k

    Been a while since I updated…!

  • Kaileah on 12/06/2023 - 17:34

    I used to donate regularly, but chronic fatigue syndrome has ruled me out completely, which is disappointing.

  • DazMon on 22/02/2024 - 22:13

    I just donated tonight, still trying to beat my best time of just over 6 minutes, tonight was 6.35 which was okay, I beat a lot of people that entered before me.

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