Gave platelets today for the first time.

[RSKY]

When I was younger and giving more regularly the Red Cross started calling me all the time. I finally told them to only call when they had a drive in one particular place. The lady on the phone agreed to do that with no problem and actually thanked me for the instructions.

Second story.

After giving platelets a couple weeks ago I found out that a friend, married to J, my wife's first cousin, had an abscess on his colon removed and it turned out to be a malignant tumor. So he will have to undergo chemo. They are going to inform me when he is scheduled to start and I will donate every two weeks as long as he is undergoing the treatment. Supposedly I can designate the platelets will go to him. I will also try to get others to donate for him. (Especially the guy who was recently divorced by J's botch sister. Talk about a slap in the face.....)

Anyway. I do NOT like the Red Cross. Local people are okay but the national organization is rotten to the core. But this is for a good cause and I will do what I can.

RSKY

 

[Streetcar]

When I was younger and giving more regularly the Red Cross started calling me all the time. I finally told them to only call when they had a drive in one particular place. The lady on the phone agreed to do that with no problem and actually thanked me for the instructions.

Second story.

After giving platelets a couple weeks ago I found out that a friend, married to J, my wife's first cousin, had an abscess on his colon removed and it turned out to be a malignant tumor. So he will have to undergo chemo. They are going to inform me when he is scheduled to start and I will donate every two weeks as long as he is undergoing the treatment. Supposedly I can designate the platelets will go to him. I will also try to get others to donate for him. (Especially the guy who was recently divorced by J's botch sister. Talk about a slap in the face.....)

Anyway. I do NOT like the Red Cross. Local people are okay but the national organization is rotten to the core. But this is for a good cause and I will do what I can.

RSKY

From other people's comments, I am lucky local blood bank is affiliated with University and not red Cross

 

[Streetcar]

From other people's comments, I am lucky local blood bank is affiliated with University and not red Cross

Rsky
Have you gone back for another donation. Shooting in Cincinnati was two blocks from my job, donating now

 

[Guidshir]

I've got an appt tomorrow, but only because I have a day off and can take the time. I was getting a call every day for months leading up to today.

 

[RSKY]

I haven't had time. Three funerals, repainting one side of house, babysitting grands, and general retired busyness. Also waiting to find out if a friend starting chemo will need mine. But I plan to as soon as it slows down around here.

RSKY

 

[Streetcar]

Saw on another thread, patient was billed over $20,000 for 1000ml of platelets. Hit jackpot on last donation, won raffle for $100 gift card and bandana for my