ollyc98
Ex. Club Member
I'm not wanting to pressure people or anything, just a reminder to people to give blood, only 4% of people that can, do. Don't be part of the other 96%. It's quick and relatively painless.
I gave my first pint yesterday, took 4 minutes, got off the bed and my blood pressure took a dive, almost dropped 3 times, they kept making my lie down. After an hour I was slightly better and ok to drive home but in future I'll be having someone else drive me there.
This 'bad experience' hasn't put me off donating at all, I even signed up to donate bone marrow.
You can apply online (google it).
I gave my first pint yesterday, took 4 minutes, got off the bed and my blood pressure took a dive, almost dropped 3 times, they kept making my lie down. After an hour I was slightly better and ok to drive home but in future I'll be having someone else drive me there.
This 'bad experience' hasn't put me off donating at all, I even signed up to donate bone marrow.
You can apply online (google it).