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THE DOCTORS SHOW BLOOD DRIVE
Posted by PIXIKU to Community, Sep 9, 2009 11:54am
THE DOCTORS SHOW BLOOD DRIVE
Fellow member, jesslwynn, that has topic about ITP.... needs platelets. So thinking when y'all do that show you could have a THE DOCTORS SHOW BLOOD DIVE too at malls like TV series ER did. I've donated blood twice and not been asked to donate platelets as I think the more experienced donors did since took longer a tech told me. However, would be nice to know the best possible tips for donating blood and platelets so others will want to and want to again. A tech told me for both and especially when donating for platelets good to have a big meal first. My first donating experience when I did that went better than second when had a light meal and time to donate delayed 2 hours. If that happens, my advice, have snack first. Yet LOVED the ER t-shirt so much "I was a HERO in the ER" that 2nd time I donated was stellar too. So nice too, to show appreciation to donors, with a gift sack. First time I just loved my hot pink arm band afterwards and strolled home with a TEXAS SIZED SMILE. Yet saw a HUGE crowd when ER t-shirts & gift sacks given out in appreciation. The news stations of channel ER on worked in conjunction with ER TV series since donating blood IS so important.
PIXIKU
Sep 9, 2009 7:33pm
I feel certain would be a success even though nobody voting since BLOOD DRIVE with ER TV series was. They gave gift sacks with a really cool T-shirt "I Was A Hero In The ER" to first hundred or so. Maybe like a little fair so people don't get board waiting where can learn blood type while there. Also, pamphlets on bone marrow donation could be available. Since places to eat at mall people can grab a bite if haven't eaten so have a user friendly experience donating blood or platelets. I do not know member I mentioned and just her mentioning donating blood is important reminded me what a huge turnout ER TV series blood drive at mall had.
PaulaJP
Sep 14, 2009 12:52pm
Thanks for voting for me. What a wonderful thing that many people are interested in this. I hope we can get more info out to the public. I tried to host a bone marrow drive with one of the blood drives I sponsored with out success. People will not pay the fee required to be put on the bone marrow donor list. Trying to get people to donate blood is a task in its self. That is why people need to hear great tips like the one you posted. Thanks, PaulaJP
Idaho
Feb 12, 2010 5:19pm
Hooray for this idea. I have donated blood since I was 18. The reason I started donating was be cause I saw my mom donate on a regular basis. The first couple of times I donated I wasn't really aware of the impact it makes. Just did it because my mom did, it was easy for me and I thought it was probably a good idea. Now I am 32, have donated more than 5 gallons and have come to realize that blood donation is VERY important. It really does save lives. I don't think that most people realize how easy it can be for your average person in good health. Yes you need to eat before you go and yes, you won't feel quite up to par for that day but, once you rehydrate yourself and get a good nights sleep you can be back to normal. Whenever I donate the majority of people I see are older (those who lived thru WWII) and medical personel. There is no reason why all peopl in good health form the ages of 18 to 92 (My husbands Grandmother is 92 and I see her at every donation every 2 months.) shouldn't donate blood several times a year. Plus the biggest bonus is it gives you a warm fuzzy feeling for the whole day. Good idea, hope The Doctors do a show on blood donation. Thanks, Idaho