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Kate 08:40 on 2024-05-30 Permalink Reply  

• jeather 15:30 on 2024-05-30 Permalink

  I’d be happy to, if it were near me. (Please, do not explain to me how to check the map again. I know how to check the map.) There are a lot of gaps in where they are located, and though I’d prefer to walk, I’d be ok driving nearby, or if I get a bus pass next month maybe. There;s a big gap in the south west.

• Kate 17:32 on 2024-05-30 Permalink

  So jeather, can we offer you a nice map?

  No, I agree. The distribution of blood drives is not optimal.

• Meezly 17:44 on 2024-05-30 Permalink

  The mobile one nearest me is already fully booked for tomorrow!

• JP 22:37 on 2024-05-30 Permalink

  I vaguely remember that older thread about this. @Kate, would you be able to link to it here.. I’m interested in reading it again..

• Kate 03:22 on 2024-05-31 Permalink

  We’ve had a couple of threads about blood donation, maybe this one or this one?

• JP 09:37 on 2024-05-31 Permalink

  Thanks Kate!

• CE 17:27 on 2024-05-31 Permalink

  I saw one today at the old JFL headquarters on St-Laurent. I wish I could give blood, I’m type O- so am universal. The problem is that as soon as a needle goes into me, I almost always pass out.

• Ian 17:49 on 2024-05-31 Permalink

  You know they take the blood out for you, you don’t need to be conscious, right?
  😀

• Kate 18:28 on 2024-05-31 Permalink

  No, but you do need to be sober : )

• Kevin 19:00 on 2024-05-31 Permalink

  CE
  The staff used to get very upset at me whenever I went into shock while giving blood. It didn’t bother me–I felt fine! Just looked like a sweaty mess–so I don’t give that often.

• CE 19:26 on 2024-05-31 Permalink

  I was under the impression that they had to stop drawing the blood if you pass out.

  I certainly don’t feel fine when I regain consciousness. It feels like I’ve had the worst, most dream/nightmare filled sleep and just woke up in a brightly lit room surrounded by people.