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I tried it for a time but even though I'm B- , having to stop me fainting afterwards was too much effort for it to be worth it to them.

alan would so love to help others but have a severe phobia against needlesxxxx):

Not back to fitness yet. But my blood group O Rh neg is the most useful thing about me I think!! Abigail

I used to give blood and gave ten pints over a number of years, but it always used to wipe my energy out for two days, and when my husband left and I had to cope with the children alone, I realised that I could not manage to do it and also care for the children, I had to Prioritise, just one of my life regrets Linda P

I give mine too. I'm AB positive. Tracey

I used to donate, but like so many others due to a medical condition, or to be truthful, the medication taken because of it, I am now no longer required. I have A Neg blood, and used to go to the centre to donate by apheresis, where, as Bev described, they take the blood out, centrifuge it, keep the plasma and platelets (Needed for clotting problems) and give the rest back to you. I went every 2 weeks, so the points build up quite quickly. I eventually got a badge, with 100 on it, and a Wedgewood plate, very nice but not the sort of thing you could put the cakes on for Sunday tea. I really would urge anyone who can donate to do so, Blood donors may have a limited time to donate as we get older and iller, so young healthy donors are so important. I work in a Blood transfusion Lab, We get through so much of the stuff, It really is needed. Keep up the good work everyone! Suex

Can't because I'm too anaemic. However, I'd like to say thank you to you and everyone who does because without you my eldest daughter would not be here today. She had to have a blood transfusion aged 8 weeks - the worst time of my life. Daisy

Well Done! I've give 5 so far and will continue to donate even though it makes me poorly :-S Love becx

I do normally but as i am in the middle of surgery done and more to be done the beggars won't take it!! :O( But weel done to all that do and well done on your 25 donations!!!!

I go to the blood centre every six weeks where they seperate my blood cells for cancer treatment! They take my healthy red cells and put the white cells straight back! Bev

I used too but I'm too old now :-( Jacky :-)

I gave blood 5 times a year for nearly 10 years until they changed the conditions. As I lived in the UK for more than 6 months between 1980 and 1986 I'm not allowed to give blood anymore. (I live in continental Europe). A friend of mine now lives in Australia, and he says the same. Funny though, they don't want my blood, but they will be happy enough to use my organs. I've made a form which the possible recipient will have to sign before he/she gets my organs, making them aware that I wasn't allowed to give blood, and pointing out the possible dangers associated with my liver/kidneys/heart etc.

I have given blood on three occasions and each time I either fainted/nearly fainted which made me think it wasn't a good idea. My brother and my mother both used to give blood though so we've done our bit. nell

(Parts of North East/North Yorkshire). If anyone wants the times, dates, etc.. Give me the town you live in, and i'll try and give you the nearest session to you. Or if you prefer, you can look them on yheir website (www(.)blood(.)co(.)uk) Minus brackets. Regards to all.

Well done Allan......xx Last friday I sat all day with my big sister... She has just finished her chemo and feeling........erm....whats the word?....oh yeah! sh*t!!!! She had to have three units (bags) of blood. Without you lot giving your own blood, dread to think of the thousands of people that would have to suffer more than they should..This took 2 hours per bag. Strange thing was....I offered to go give a pint. I was told to look in the yellow pages!....damn shame as I was sitting there all bloody day!!! Gerri x

Hi, I used to give blood (I'm AB-) but I can't at the moment as I'm anaemic. But I hope to again soon. Gwynne

Your welcome.Regards

Sorry Alan must of got year wrong Still can't give though Shame really Jan

Well done Alan and all the rest of you that do, they refused my blood but I do admire those that donate, I was on the receiving end once, so thankyou June xx

On the pack that i was given, the info regarding BSE said after 1980. They hope if possible to change this at a later date.