http://mattpenning.com/wordpress/2010/02/03/save-a-life-today/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:07:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 http://mattpenning.com/wordpress/2010/02/03/save-a-life-today/comment-page-1/#comment-2765 ET Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:48:24 +0000 http://mattpenning.com/wordpress/2010/02/03/save-a-life-today/#comment-2765 I started giving blood a few years ago when I was a senior in high school, at a blood drive in our gym. To be honest, I only did it to get out of class for a little while, but when I thought about it I realized there was no reason NOT to do it! I've been giving regularly since then, including a double red blood cell unit this past December. It's takes the same amount of time if not even quicker, goes to twice as many patients, and you give every 16 weeks instead of 8. Something worth doing if it is offered at your blood drive! I started giving blood a few years ago when I was a senior in high school, at a blood drive in our gym. To be honest, I only did it to get out of class for a little while, but when I thought about it I realized there was no reason NOT to do it! I’ve been giving regularly since then, including a double red blood cell unit this past December. It’s takes the same amount of time if not even quicker, goes to twice as many patients, and you give every 16 weeks instead of 8. Something worth doing if it is offered at your blood drive!

]]> http://mattpenning.com/wordpress/2010/02/03/save-a-life-today/comment-page-1/#comment-2764 Anne Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:49:32 +0000 http://mattpenning.com/wordpress/2010/02/03/save-a-life-today/#comment-2764 Thanks for the reminder. I have a not-so-small fear of needles, but I've always wondered if I could be a donor. You've inspired me to at least go out and try. Thanks for the reminder. I have a not-so-small fear of needles, but I’ve always wondered if I could be a donor. You’ve inspired me to at least go out and try.

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