General Chat

Husband always gave blood, but he is too old now. We both would donate any bits which may be useful to someone... but, we are now quite sick and no one wants them!! LOL DeannaX

I have given blood 54 times. Am on the organ donor register.

Hi Linda, that's impressive. I filled in the form and had my blood tested to be a stem cell donor, but I can't do that, all good fun. Gloria :-)))

Gave 22 pints, am now declared defective...they don't want mine anymore :o(((( Tina x

Not these days- Past it!! but could give to thermometer manufacturer lol Len

I did when i was younger. Worked for Unilever in their London Headquarters and they were ,and still are, very active in support. They gave a room for the blood tranfussion team very six months and made a big advertising campaign encouraging support. & made all appointments in advance for your visit. Altho we worked flexitime & medical appts were normally made in your own time ,in this case you made your appt gave your blood without any time penalty. I did give blood till I caught a forergn flu type virus of the maleria family that stayed in the blood .and this put paid to any more contributions. Am pleased to say that my 23 yr grandaughter has just started to be a donor now

I can't give blood, but my husband gave from the age of 18 until he had blood transfusions after his accident 11 years ago. He was only 2 donations short of his gold badge too! Younger son has given since he was 18 (he's now 22). None of my other 3 children donate, but middle grandaughter (8) went with my son last time and was given a sticker saying 'My uncle gave blood today'. She says she definitely will donate in 10 years time! All the family carry donor cards, even the children. After my daughter's mother-in-law died suddenly, 12 people were helped by her organs etc, and that made us all decide to join the organ donors register. Sue xx

Yes, done it since I was 18 on & off. Having children, colds etc. 54 pints but now, I live in France not sure what happens over here. Must find out. My neice had to have platelets transfusions & that takes an awful lot of donors. Would never give though if I got paid for it. Hilary.

I also give blood. Think I have give about 48 pints now. My hubby and daughter also go, but my 6' 4' son is too much of a wimp!! Always finds an excuse not to go. My daughter was in Madrid at the time of the bombings and went to give blood there. They were very wary of taking British blood because of the CJD. They did take hers eventually though.

I used to donate but they won't take it here because of CJD fears.