Why I Donate: Student Stories
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KylieI'm gonna make it count
by Kylie
After giving blood for the first time, junior year, I went back to my math class,only to be sent to the nurses office in a wheel chair shortly after puking my guts out. That didn't deter me though. The next year my school had a blood drive I tried again.The nurse taking my blood told me that my blood was too thick so I wouldn't be able to donate that year. But this year I'm working my hardest to make sure my donation will count,I'm drinking three times the amount of water and liquid I normally do and I reacently tried liver, so that my blood will be iron rich. |
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LauraShow that YOU Care!
by Laura
I love to donate blood because it makes me feel good about myself. Everone who can donate blood should do so every chance they get because it does good for other people in your comunity. Also every october when you donate blood, you get a cute shirt to wear with pride. So as you can see, in my opinion donating blood is a nice way to show you care. |
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Sabrina Gilesgiles_sabrina@hotmail.com
by Sabrina Giles
I became sick with gland fever and noticed I had red dots all over my body and eyes. I went to the emergency room and found out that I had a rare immune system problem, the dots were me bleeding to death. I had one platelet left in my blood when your suppose to have 150 to 400. I received the blood product intragam, three bottles of it. Without it I would have died. It was the greatest gift anyone could give and I'm thankful everyday. |
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SarahWhy I Donate
by Sarah
I have the biggest fear of needles, but yet I donate at least once to 2 times a year. I do this to get over my fear of needles as well as to help people with my blood. The first time I donated I was very scared, the pricking of the finger then sticking this big needle into my arm "OWE" but it was all worth it. When i got my donar card and learned what blood type I have is what encourages me today to keep donating, I have O- blood the kind that can help everyone not just people with the same blood type as me but people in trama situations and premature babies. I donate to help people it is not just for me. |
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tiffanybeing a hero
by tiffany
Hi my name is Tiffany the first time i gave blood was actually exciting to me the thought of saving lives thrilled me. I was a hero to my self and to those who needed it. i felt good actually felt great. |
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TenasiaI never thought that donating would be so rewarding
by Tenasia
I have been wanting to donate blood for a very long time, but I have always had such a huge fear of needles and fainting. Once I finally donated, I felt great; there was just one big pinch and i felt fine right after donating. A few weeks later, I got an email from the Red Cross letting me know that my blood was on its way to saving a life; which made my entire day. I will continue to donate from here on out! |
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Mckennadonate blood for fun
by Mckenna
One day I went to donate blood for fun. Not to help anybody because I am a snob. |
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StephanieI love to save lives
by Stephanie
I saved up to 7 lives going on 8 and 9 in March and April and will keep doing it till I can't donate anymore :) |
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KelleySaving a Life is More Powerful than a Headache
by Kelley
Today was my first time giving blood. I was really nervous at first but being around the other donors and hearing the encouraging words of the nurses, really inspired and relaxed me. After donating I had a really rough time in recovery, but know that I can save three people's lives, makes it easier to fight through the headache and make me want to donate again. |
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ThomasLoved Ones
by Thomas
I donate because people every close to me needed blood/platelets donation. I feel that if I can donate that may save someones child, sibling, or parent. That feels great. Also the cookies and juice are free ... so there is that too. |
