lose some blood, people

For someone who is not a fan of any form of medical settings (including the veterinarian's office) and for someone who donated for the first time in his life in July, guess who pointed out that it is almost time to donate whole blood again?

Groovy, I'm impressed!

Looks like this weekend includes giving blood. Yeah!

proud donor

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i gave blood today.

It was painless.

It did not take up too much time.

It is one easy way
to save lives.

Do it.

...word.

just in time

Today, I am able to donate whole blood again! Just in time to help with the blood shortage happening in New York. I am thinking about "recruiting" others to come donate with me on my next donation date and offer to drive everyone of my friends who say yes. For those of you non-local friends and readers, how about finding your local blood center or drive and give today?

i'm not using all blood anyway

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Before I moved out of New York, I was a regular whole blood donor, in the Gallon Club and everything. Unfortunately, life and grad school helped distract me from this task.

Thanks to my flickr friend DeHoll posting this picture the other day
flickr.com/photos/thegranddaddyisin/3046069452/
I was inspired and did a walk in donation today.

I'm posting this because I am hoping to inspire at least one of you to go out and donate, too.

You'll be saving a life at a time of year when the blood banks tend to have a shortage.

And if you are not into the whole life saving thing, then donate in honor of the tween marketed Twilight!

Next time I can donate is January 17th. Maybe I'll see you there!