haha, my blood sucks. i can't donate, cuz

 

1.) I have Tuberculosis

2.) I have an auto-immune disease

 

and probably a few more reasons that I haven't found out about :laugh3:

i remember my uncle would donate blood to get money' date=' and he would use the money to buy his girlfriend dinner, haha.[/quote']

 

haha :)

in the United States they give money for blood donation ?

haha :)

in the United States they give money for blood donation ?

 

i don't know, he'd get something out of it :laugh3: i think someone paid him to do it...? haha.

 

"hey, kid, if you donate blood i'll give you 10 bucks for your girlfriend over there for a nice cheap dinner"

 

:laugh3:

 

edit: ohhh

 

Q: Why are some blood donors paid while others are not?

A: In the U.S., blood and blood components used for transfusion to patients must be donated by volunteer, unpaid donors. This is one way in which blood collectors can assure a safe blood supply. Paid blood donors can only donate plasma, and this plasma is then used by pharmaceutical companies to make drugs. This plasma goes through a great deal of processing to insure its safety. Blood for transfusion does not go through the same processing.

 

Q: How does paid plasma donation differ from volunteer blood donation?

A: A paid plasma donation is the same as any other automated donation process. Blood is drawn from the donor, that blood is separated during the donation process in a machine that sits next to the donor. The plasma is centrifuged from the blood and directed into a plasma collection bottle. The remaining portion of the blood is returned to the donor. This processing takes place within a closed circuit, disposable set, meaning that the donor's blood is never exposed to air, contamination, or any other person's blood. It is a safe process that has been in use for many years. Paid plasma donors can donate much more frequently than volunteer blood donors. Plasma donors should contact their local donation center for specific donation guidelines.

I think I could'nt take money for blood donation. I do it because other people need my blood, and I just cant take money for that. Chocolate is good. :D

 

 

when you donate bone marrow, in a year after transplantation you can meet the guy who became it. That must be a great feeling, meet someone who has your bone marrow. ;)

^^heh, yeah. that'd be cool. :) haha, i'd take the money if i was really desperate. :laugh3:

 

i've had a blood transfusion once, heh.

they give you moeny if you donate sperm in the US too. though i don't know anyone who's been paid to donate blood..

they give you moeny if you donate sperm in the US too.

 

lol, that reminds me of an episode of Friends!

 

Well, I just checked and here in Canada, you must be at least 17 to give blood. So I would have to wait just under 3 months if I planned to do this. To me, it does sound safe and I would like to save a life cos what if me or my family needed blood one day...I would want somebody to help...so I think I should do the same and help out another person

 

So it's not the safety precautions which scare me, I think it's the needle and the amount they take out. I keep invisioning a litre of milk :stunned: That's a bit lot

yaay !

 

I have donated 450 ml today. And I just can't say how do I feel now - it's GREAT!! I want to go there again!! (shit, but I must wait 2 moths :/ ).

I donated blood through the Red Cross, and I must say, I felt really proud of myself afterward, even though I felt woozy for a couple days. :D