SoWal Blood Drive - Monday, Apr 24th

[Smiling JOe]

Attention:
The Northwest Florida Blood Center will be parked at Sacred Heart Hospital of the Emerald Coast (new hospital at the edge of Sandestin) on Monday, April 24th from 9am-6pm. Be there or be square. It typically takes no longer than 1.5 hours and can save up to three lives per donation. The only pain involved is the fear of the little finger prick when they take the sample for the iron level.

I just recently began donating, a little over a year ago, and Monday will be my first full gallon which I have donated (not all at one time ). I am shooting for 10 gallons + before I die. I cannot convey how simple, yet important it is to not only for me, but the people who receive it. Please come out and GIVE BLOOD on Monday! For anyone donating on Monday at the Hospital, I will buy you a Bloody Mary at the Red Bar on the following Sunday if you bring your proof of donation.

 

[scrltbegonya]

Attention:
The Northwest Florida Blood Center will be parked at Sacred Heart Hospital of the Emerald Coast (new hospital at the edge of Sandestin) on Monday, April 24th from 9am-6pm. Be there or be square. It typically takes no longer than 1.5 hours and can save up to three lives per donation. The only pain involved is the fear of the little finger prick when they take the sample for the iron level.

I just recently began donating, a little over a year ago, and Monday will be my first full gallon which I have donated (not all at one time ). I am shooting for 10 gallons + before I die. I cannot convey how simple, yet important it is to not only me, but the people who receive it. Please come out and GIVE BLOOD on Monday! For anyone donating on Monday at the Hospital, I will buy you a Bloody Mary at the Red Bar on Sunday if you bring your proof of donation.

How about a mimosa?

 

[Smiling JOe]

How about a mimosa?

Mimosa will work. Maybe I should call this my Booze for Blood Drive.

 

[30A Skunkape]

SJ, I am curious if the blood bank there also gives you your cholesterol level? They do that where I give blood which is a nice bonus :clap_1:

 

[scrltbegonya]

Mimosa will work. Maybe I should call this my Booze for Blood Drive.

Perhaps a local restaurant owner and frequent sowal poster would be incined to reward its patrons with a beverage for giving blood...

 

[Smiling JOe]

Perhaps a local restaurant owner and frequent sowal poster would be incined to reward its patrons with a beverage for giving blood...

Like...???

 

[30A Skunkape]

SJ, I am curious if the blood bank there also gives you your cholesterol level? They do that where I give blood which is a nice bonus :clap_1:

 

[Smiling JOe]

SJ, I am curious if the blood bank there also gives you your cholesterol level? They do that where I give blood which is a nice bonus :clap_1:

They don't typically do that on the bus, but they may at the center, located in Ft Walton Beach. I will try to remember to ask on Monday.

 

[Chickpea]

SJ: since everyone seems to be asking you all the questions: I have donated blood and platelets for as long as i can remember EXCEPT recently when Red Cross was here and I went and I filled out a questionnaire and asked if I had had ever lived abroad - my list is long as you can imagine and they declined my blood because of my "possible" exposure to Mad Cow disease in England. Insane and I am sure I would know if I had Mad Cow by now! Anyways do you know if I call Sacred Heart would they be able to put me in touch with someone who could answer questions????? Many thanks.

 

[Smiling JOe]

SJ: since everyone seems to be asking you all the questions: I have donated blood and platelets for as long as i can remember EXCEPT recently when Red Cross was here and I went and I filled out a questionnaire and asked if I had had ever lived abroad - my list is long as you can imagine and they declined my blood because of my "possible" exposure to Mad Cow disease in England. Insane and I am sure I would know if I had Mad Cow by now! Anyways do you know if I call Sacred Heart would they be able to put me in touch with someone who could answer questions????? Many thanks.

There are quite a number of questions asked in the screening process. Some of the basics that will prevent you from donating are noted below. It appears that it is the FDA who has placed a halt on donating if you lived abroad or visited during certain periods. Not noted on the list below is visiting New Orleans after Katrina passed through. I am uncertain as to the whys, but my guess is that there are still some unknowns on many diseases out and about, so it is easier to use an ounce of prevention rather than 15 pounds of symptom control.

I know that the screening process is different if donating platelets rather than red blood cells. However, on the mobile unit which comes to the Hospital, you cannot donate platelets only. They tried bringing that machine once, but it was not working well on the bus set-up.

Here is the link to www.nfbcblood.org where you may find more info regarding your question.

Potential Donor Eligibility Requirements:


Please carefully read the below eligibility requirements. If you do not meet the following requirements, you should not attempt to donate blood at this time.

Donors must be in generally good health

At least 17 years of age

Must bring picture ID

Weigh at least 110 lbs

Free of infection, fever or flu symptoms, for 3 days

No cancer within the last 5 years

No antibiotics within the last 48 hours

No tattoos within the past 12 months

No chest pain, heart disease, heart surgery (Requires written physician release with diagnosis)

No history of viral hepatitis


Additional FDA Restrictions effective May 31st 2002:

Cannot have lived in France for 5 years or more between 1980 and the present

Cannot have lived or visited in the UK for a total of 3 months or more from 1980 to 1996

Cannot have received a blood transfusion in the UK between 1980 and the present

Military personnel (current and former), and their dependents, who spent time in military bases in northern Europe during 1980-1990, or southern Europe during 1980-1996, for 6 months or more

All military personnel (active & reserve) that are returning from Iraq, are deferred for a period of 1 year after the last date on location in that country.