It's been a while, but it's still entirely relevant. From an old post:
Your assignment today is to give blood. Find out when you last gave blood and do it again if you are eligible. And some people don't think they are eligible, but they are. Double check. Don't go on rumors or myths. And if you aren't able, find a few people who are. See if the church has a youth group that gets service awards. Volunteer at a blood drive. Blog about the need for blood. Donate to your local blood bank. It never seems important until it hits you where you live. And it's hit our family just a little too often.
Posted by debutaunt at January 21, 2008 12:00 PMDebs--It's my understanding that as a cancer patient I can't give blood. I don't know what the rules are for cancer survivors--does anyone know?
Can you give blood yourself?
Jeanne
Posted by: Jeanne Sather at January 21, 2008 05:21 PMIf you have cancer or are in remission you can't give blood. (i believe the remission ends at 5 years
with respect to giving blood)
The rest of us can and should!
Posted by: claire at January 22, 2008 09:42 PMI need to ask if I can give again yet. I got all transfused and stuff. I may have crazy person blood running through my veins now!
Posted by: Kami at January 22, 2008 10:51 PM