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In the autumn of 2010 I started doing something amazing. "What was that?" I hear you ask. Well after years of deliberating I finally gave blood. Throughout my life I have been shedding that thick, red fluid of mine. One day I thought that the next time I lost some blood I would have it put to good use. However, my apprehension stopped me and I was in two minds. One part of me thought, "Would I be OK?", "Is it safe?" and the other part thought, "Just think of the many people you'll save."
My mind was finally made up several years later when I heard that a colleague of mine who has now left my workplace to go travelling - the jammy get! Ahem! OK. Envy over! As I was saying I learned that my now-former colleague became a successful bone marrow donor a few years earlier. I was extremely impressed and it inspired me to take the plunge and give blood. So I registered and booked my first appointment. I was sent a booklet as well as a DVD which provided useful information about the process of giving blood.
I went to a church hall on my first day of giving blood. I gave in my questionnaire which I was sent earlier. The questions made sure that I was eligible to give blood. I was then given a booklet to read which gave helpful advice and information. I then waited for a bit and then I was called. I was a little bit nervous but it was only natural seeing as it was my first time. I was asked to confirm my date of birth and my address as well as a few other questions. A drop of my blood was taken and put in some sort of solution to check whether I had enough iron. I was then advised to drink some water.
I was called again and confirmed my personal details. I sat on a big chair which was reclined. This was to help me relax. A needle went into my arm. It was no more painful than an injection. The needle was connected to a tube which led to a small bag which measured a pint. I thought to myself, "If you don't want to see your blood, look away now!" Some ten minutes later and it was over. After the needle left my arm a plaster was put on my arm and I was told to keep it there for several hours. I was rewarded with free drinks and snacks. I felt OK. I didn't feel faint or anything.
Up to this day I have given blood about eight times. I am glad that I am a blood donor and when my mother heard about it she was filled with pride. I decided that I would keep doing it for as long as possible. If you are interested in doing something amazing and giving blood then feel free to call 0300 123 23 23. You never know. You could save a life.
Later guys.
My mind was finally made up several years later when I heard that a colleague of mine who has now left my workplace to go travelling - the jammy get! Ahem! OK. Envy over! As I was saying I learned that my now-former colleague became a successful bone marrow donor a few years earlier. I was extremely impressed and it inspired me to take the plunge and give blood. So I registered and booked my first appointment. I was sent a booklet as well as a DVD which provided useful information about the process of giving blood.
I went to a church hall on my first day of giving blood. I gave in my questionnaire which I was sent earlier. The questions made sure that I was eligible to give blood. I was then given a booklet to read which gave helpful advice and information. I then waited for a bit and then I was called. I was a little bit nervous but it was only natural seeing as it was my first time. I was asked to confirm my date of birth and my address as well as a few other questions. A drop of my blood was taken and put in some sort of solution to check whether I had enough iron. I was then advised to drink some water.
I was called again and confirmed my personal details. I sat on a big chair which was reclined. This was to help me relax. A needle went into my arm. It was no more painful than an injection. The needle was connected to a tube which led to a small bag which measured a pint. I thought to myself, "If you don't want to see your blood, look away now!" Some ten minutes later and it was over. After the needle left my arm a plaster was put on my arm and I was told to keep it there for several hours. I was rewarded with free drinks and snacks. I felt OK. I didn't feel faint or anything.
Up to this day I have given blood about eight times. I am glad that I am a blood donor and when my mother heard about it she was filled with pride. I decided that I would keep doing it for as long as possible. If you are interested in doing something amazing and giving blood then feel free to call 0300 123 23 23. You never know. You could save a life.
Later guys.
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