Blood Donation over the new year

[Kermit]

Received a bulletin that there is a shortage of platelets over the new year period.

If you don't know, platelets have a fridge life of approx 5 days, with most people taking a five day holiday over the new year (29th to 4th) supply will be exceptionally short.

Roughly 75% of platelets donation are used for cancer patients, by providing a donation you could be allowing adult or child with cancer to spend new years at home. The generosity given by regular donors over xmas was greatly appreciated and the red cross would like to replicate the same effort over new year.

If you are a regular donor or considering donor, it would be greatly appreciated if you could provide a donation this monday 31st of december at a red cross centre.

More info

http://www.donateblood.com.au/media-cen ... e-for-2012

[ducati_paul]

I keep intending to donate blood but I'm still using mine
Nah seriously, the amount of times I've thought "I should do that" But then done nothing ... I WILL look into it for Monday! Thanks for the heads up

[ducati_paul]

Well what do ya know! They are collecting from a car park 10 minutes walk from my place on Monday

[ducati_paul]

Hmmm just looked into it more and because I have just got back from New Caledonia and Vanuatu they can only use the Plasma part of my blood still I'll go for a walk on Monday and check it out 'cos if I let this put me off I may never do it!

[born green]

Allways a great cause..........

Would, but mine no good to them......... something to do with Q fever many years ago working as a boner in the meaties in the late 70's. seems it stays with u for life, even tho ive havent had it since 1980..

[Jonnymac]

Yeh it's a great thing to do. Costs nothing but an hour and can help many.

Went up to a mobile one earlier to today but they had just finished their last one for the day. Forgot it was Saturday.

[ducati_paul]

What's the rules regarding drinking and donating? Going out for dinner tomorrow, won't be getting hammered only a couple of beers and wines but would hate to put myself off the list ... Would rather just not drink

[JimZXR]

Have enquired but since I am not born of this place my blood is not welcome!
Was sent the politest "get fucked Pom" email I've ever read though!

[ducati_paul]

Everyone knows you Poms are riddled with Mad Cow disease!

[born green]

Everyone knows you Poms are riddled with Mad Cow disease!

Is that simular to Q fever??? cause they told me 30 years ago ...Ahh im no good...... all comes from cows..................at least these were QLD ones

[Kermit]

What's the rules regarding drinking and donating? Going out for dinner tomorrow, won't be getting hammered only a couple of beers and wines but would hate to put myself off the list ... Would rather just not drink

A few beverages is usually ok, turning up blotted or hung over; they will turn you away.

You run the risk of harming yourself with dehydration after giving blood following a night on the turps.

[ZXR750]

Well what do ya know! They are collecting from a car park 10 minutes walk from my place on Monday

Can you tell me where they will be as I am interested as well.

[fireyrob]

What's the rules regarding drinking and donating? Going out for dinner tomorrow, won't be getting hammered only a couple of beers and wines but would hate to put myself off the list ... Would rather just not drink

A few beverages is usually ok, turning up blotted or hung over; they will turn you away.

You run the risk of harming yourself with dehydration after giving blood following a night on the turps.

Its much more fun attempting 12 beers after a donation

Oh and having donated within the last few weeks means Im out

[ducati_paul]

Well what do ya know! They are collecting from a car park 10 minutes walk from my place on Monday

Can you tell me where they will be as I am interested as well.

Check the link in the opening post, click on "I'm ready to donate" then "find a Donor centre" enter your post code and it will show you where and when you can donate

[valkau]

Need to watch what you say because blood donation scared the shit out of me and God decide to have a joke and I was diagnosed with a blood disorder that requires me to give blood every 3 or 4 months. It's an Anglo/Celtic disorder that means I'm the original Iron Man so Poms beware! Very North Country! I now have a valve in my vein that they connect to like an F1 car's fuel load - just joking but it seems like that.

Blood bank drives me crazy with their bureaucratic crap but if I accidentally ended up looking like a Vicroads TV advert then I'd love to use your blood donation thanks. So I need to give as well as receive.

P.S. Best 40 year old birthday present is a full medical check-up rather than the other safety necessities - Galfers, Ohlins etc....