Archive by tag 'I reached a milestone today: I have donated one gallon of blood. That’s about 80% of blood the average adult body contains. I also beat my goal of giving blood four times this year by 50%. I’d like to say, “I am not a wimp” — but I am. After donating blood two or three [...]
Posts Tagged ‘american red cross’
All I Want For Christmas
I had a hard time writing my Christmas wish list. Finally I realized: if it’s that hard to write a wish list, I don’t need anything. Maybe you’re in the same sleigh. If you want to give this Christmas, here’s a list. They have no problem knowing what they need. American Red Cross. Give money, [...]
I Sell My Blood For Stickers and Pins
I donated blood again today — fifth time this year. In exchange, I got a sticker. Next time I also get a one-gallon pin. Sounds fair to me. The picture above shows my total “payment” this year. See you back here in 56 days.
I Donated Blood Today
I donated to one of my favorite charities today and it didn’t cost me anything. Yup, I gave blood. You can, too. Here are my time-tested tricks for survival: Drink a lot. I make sure I drink a lot of water for a few days before and then more afterward. Tell them you’re a wimp. [...]
Donating Blood is Easy
…and the American Red Cross is making it even easier. I got back to my cube after a lunchtime walk to find an e-mail from the American Red Cross. In this e-mail was a link “Click here to make an appointment.” I clicked the link and logged in to my Red Cross profile. (I’ve given [...]
Brent Logan, Blood Donor
I donated blood just over a month ago and my donor card came in the mail today. W00t! I’m official! Actually, it’s not my first time; it’s just the only time the American Red Cross has it on record. I gave blood once before while in college, in the dark ages before computers ran willy-nilly [...]
