MacRumors 2014 Blood Drive!

[hallux]

Donated again today. They had to take my BP 3 times. First time or 2 was 102/something, 3rd was 110/60. Normally have my BP done on my left arm, the first 2 tries were on the right, offered up the left to see if it was any better. Still took very little time to complete the donation, there was a girl who was half done when I was getting hooked up and we were done around the same time.

 

[Doctor Q]

Persistence paid off for you, hallux. It would be a shame to be disqualified just because your blood pressure was a little bit off the mark, or due to a faulty blood pressure cuff.

I've learned not to run up the stairs at the donor center right before having my vitals checked!

 

[MasterChat]

Available in Philippines?

Hi Doc,

I'm at the Philippines right now and I was wondering if your 2014 Blood Drive will reach here.





I support the MacRumors Blood Drive!

 

[Doctor Q]

Hi Doc,

I'm at the Philippines right now and I was wondering if your 2014 Blood Drive will reach here.

The details on donating in the Philippines can be found on the Philippine Red Cross website. In particular, here is a list of donation locations. You can donate blood every three months if you qualify as a donor.

 

[Doctor Q]

I like this FAQ item from the Philippine Red Cross:

21. What can you do if you aren't eligible to donate?

While a given individual may be unable to donate, he or she may be able to recruit a suitable donor. PRC Blood Banks are always in need of volunteers to assist during blood donations, or to organize mobile blood drives. In addition, monetary donations through the Blood Samaritan Project of the Red Cross are always welcome, to help ensure that blood banks can continue providing safe blood to those in need, most especially to indigent patients.​

In other words, being a donor yourself is not the only way to help people in need.

 

[MasterChat]

Blood donation.

Thanks for your reply Doc. I have donated blood four times already. Two times I've donated to Philippine Red Cross.

 

[Doctor Q]

Cross-reference: For the continuing discussion of eligibility requirements and restrictions on gay donors, see the latest posts in the Blood donor eligibility thread.