Have you ever given blood?

There is a blood drive at my school, and everyone goes in all: "Yeah, whoo! Gonna save me some lives!"

They come back all: "...huh? Yeah, I'm a bit tired right now... ......"
I have, It doesn't hurt or anything, they put a needle in your arm and you have to squeeze a block of wood or something with your hand to get it going. Then you just lay there until you fill the bag. You might feel a bit tired after. I think you make that blood back within 24 hours iirc.

I've given blood a couple of times, 4 times I almost feinted. I only managed half a pint last time, so I'm not doing it again for a while.

I have never given blood. I have, however had blood drawn from me.

Zezima wrote:I have never given blood. I have, however had blood drawn from me.

Same. I've never given blood but I've had three 6-hour I.V.s.

I would if I actually could, seeing that it could save a life. Unfortunately though, I will not be able to give blood unless needed otherwise.

No, I can't say that I've ever donated blood at any time. I don't think that's an option for me anyway.

no why should i

I've donated blood quite a few times. It's a really good way to help others in need, and you get free cookies and juice afterward. On one occasion I got free tickets to a Def Leppard concert after donating blood (it was up on the steep field, as far from the stage as it gets).