Because accidents make you think of things you should be doing anyway...

[hellziggy]

I was actually at Memorial Blood Center's main office this morning and saw their sign about there being a critical shortage of Type O Blood right now. I was even planning on doing a "Go donate blood" post.
Then the bridge fell.
No matter what your blood type is, go donate if you are able, but ESPECIALLY if your blood type is O! (Hellbob, I'm looking at you!)

Comments

[denied-heaven.livejournal.com]

i wish i could!
but since i was in germany in the 80's they all think i have mad cow disease *weird look*
bastards

[mle292.livejournal.com]

Well, unless of course, you're gay.

They really don't want blood from gay men, even if they're in monogamous, committed relationships or consistently use safe practices.

Yeah, I'll still go, but I'm always annoyed that they'll plead for blood and then turn away perfectly good donors just because it's a group that it's still okay to discriminate against.

[wickedgroovy.livejournal.com]

Good idea Hellziggy! They really do need more blood for the victims - in fact all the bloodbanks around the country are low. Everyone should donate if you can, wherever you are.

[genevra.livejournal.com]

Can you donate while pregnant?

[kalfoley.livejournal.com]

I donated for the first time yesterday! I am type O...