According to the American Red Cross, a pint of blood can save up to three lives. I didn’t need to know the statistics to know that donating blood is a good thing, a way to help others that really, in all truthfulness doesn’t take much time, energy, or money.
So why had I never donated blood before? I’m a wuss and a scaredy-cat. Every year our VBS supports a charity and this year it was the Red Cross. The kids brought in donations, heard about all the work the Red Cross does, from blood donations to disaster relief, and encouraged to tell their parents about a blood drive that was held at our church on Thursday of that week. So, I was already going to be there, Amber would get a prize, I figured I should do it. I do have to thank two wonderful women at our church who told me what to expect, and really gave me the kick in the pants I needed.
So, I donated my pint of blood and it was easy, a little boring laying on the table, but overall a good experience. And it does matter, so I’ll be signing up again in a couple of months.
You’re a hero!
Good for you! I agree that donating blood sounds scary, but if you get a good person to do the “stick”, it’s not bad at all. Plus they give you a cookie and some juice, right? LOL
I’m a wuss.
You’re awesome! I used to be scared of it too, but somehow managed to overcome it (well, sort of). Plus it makes one feel so good in the end, doesn’t it? 🙂
Well done you, if one able to do so this is a very important contribution to society.
Good for you! I had never had blood drawn until I was pregnant. NowI actually think I could donate because I know it’s so important.