Re: OT: Popsicles, Proselytizing and False Imprisonment


"PeterL" <PL@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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"graham" <gstereo@xxxxxxx> wrote in news:nW76m.263$ho.80@xxxxxxxxxxxx:


"Janet Wilder" <kelliepoodle@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Putting money where my mouth is, I also give blood several times a year.
That really makes me feel like I've done something useful for society.


Unfortunately, I am no longer allowed to do this.


Bummer.

My SO gives blood, but she's only allowed (by Red Cross rules) to donate
every 3 months.

I donate plasma (every two weeks) and platelets as needed (4 times so
far).

I've also been called in for screening for a possible bone marrow donation
twice. Made it to the 2nd stage of matching on the last one but was
scrubbed
again. Maybe 3rd time lucky!! I've got another 8 years on the BM register
before I get 'retired'.

I used to donate every 3 months but can't now due to the regulations - I've
spent too many weeks on holiday in the UK (cumulative) over the last few
years and the Canadian Blood Service is worried about BSE!
Furthermore, I had cancer 12 years ago so I'm disqualified twice.
Graham


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