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Alamgir
Phlebotomist Technologist
I work in Hospital 10 years in Bangladesh.
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Reza
Why I Gave Blood
I always had a fear of needles. Not just for like sewing and stitching, but also blood blood and injections. I feared having things like flu shots the most just because I get so paranoid of what is going into my body. Also, getting my blood tests was pretty frightening as well, just because I thought i was going to die. Then, coming into Junior year, I had set goals for myself. One of the top was to face my biggest fears. I chose to get my blood drawn at the red cross blood drive at my high school, Hayward High. I later found out, after my donation, that I was the O positive blood type. I had learned in Health/CSI my freshman year that O blood types were very special. O negative can give to all blood types, but can only receive blood from O negative. O positive can give to any positive blood type, whether O, A, B or AB, and can only receive from O positive. So I thought to myself, "I'm healthy and alive. But there are many others who need blood and are on the verge of death because of it." I finally accepted the challenge i gave myself! About 7 minutes and, just like that, done! I now want to donate again and very soon. Plus, they gave me a valued donor card so that I won't after to fill out the paperwork again, which is a relief.
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Ashley
My Donation
I was 18 at the time of my donation at the Red Blood Center at my High School at home. I was waiting with I was informed that my blood type, B+, was eligible for the Double Red prodedure and that really made me happy because I was able to help out those with my blood type.
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deborah
I have been trained as a phlebotmist
I helped out during hurricane katrina
certified Phlebotomy Technician 1
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deborah
My relationship with the Red Cross
I participated in the hurricane Katrina relief, and am trained as a Phlebotomist.
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Danielle
I went back
I gave blood for the first time at my school blood drive in my junior year of high school. It was not a good experience. My needle slipped out and my blood got contaminated with air so they couldn't use it. I almost passed out and got really sick. I really wanted to make a difference. I had gotten word of another blood drive later in the year and i was super excited to go back and try again. I signed up and when I gave blood for the second time it was an amazing experience! I just recently had the opportunity to give another donation and I felt so awesome afterwards. It is a good feeling to know that with such a small sacrifice I can save lives. Just because you don't have a good experience the first time does not mean they will all be bad. I weigh about 112. Just enough to donate and I will jump at every chance I get. Please let my story persuade those of you that have been scared to donate again give you the courage to try it! Lives will be saved with the blood you give.
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Melanie
It's Worth It
I've been donating blood since I was eligible at the age of 16. I've doanted 4 times and I will keep donating for as long as I can. I faint everytime after I donate due to the loss of blood in my body. I faint easily and I am very aware of it. Each time I donate I know I am going to have a fainting episode and it usually takes me the rest of the day to feel revived from it. But I don't care.. Saving other peoples lives is far more important to me. Never any regrets. Proud to be an American blood donor!
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Joseph
Teaching
Teaching Classes as a Volunteer has been a great experience. To help other so that someday in a emergency they may have. They can help save a life. The joy I get from teaching and volunteer for the ARC. To help teach and give blood to help other is a blessing.
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Jeano
It's a "good thing" as Martha would say...........
I've just signed up to be a volunteer, I've been giving "doubles" at donation sites in Michigan's Upper Peninsula for some time. I've since moved and will continue to give blood, and I also want to help the Red Cross in my small way.
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justin gonzalez
Changing for the better
My name is justin, and I am seeking volunteer work because it is required for my A.R.D. program. I recently made a mistake and was charged with my first D.U.I. Beyond my situation, I believe this is a chance for me to open my eyes and really help people and work with a team willing to make a change in our world, community and nation and I am looking forward to the experience.
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