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Friday, Jan 27 Blood drive
Before it's too late...why Gabriel is donating blood


If I can you can.. donate while you can.
 
I have always thought about donating blood. I have to say my fear of the needle and the lack of knowledge of my donation’s impact has kept me away from donating. I always said, next year, next time, etc. Now is the time to donate, now is the time to make an impact on those who need this irreplaceable and inimitable life resource.

Sometimes I amuse myself when I go to doctor appointments and I have blood work scheduled. When that time comes I let the nurse know about my dislike of the needle while I am conversing about current events, traffic, how much the city has grown, and sports. Then that uncomfortable deciding moments comes when it is time to get that blood to determine my overall health and how my main organs are working.

While I look the other way, I can’t help but to think how many animals I have killed and skinned with a knife. So why I am uncomfortable with a tiny needle when I have butchered a cow? That I cannot explain.

Secondly, that ability to procrastinate thinking that there will always time and that some else is already donating has led me through a path of inaction and a latter feeling of regret for not doing what I could have done. Sometimes it feels like when you walk on the streets and see a piece of paper on the ground and do nothing because someone else coming afterward will pick it up.

In the case of donating blood there is not a someone else will donate nor people already donate enough blood. Blood  must be replenished constantly and if not use within a certain period it may become useless. Not to mentioned only 3% ,of the eligible people who can donate, give blood on a regular basis

Thanks to Rotary and it partnership with the Red Cross I will have an opportunity to change my past decision, and be able to serve my community because it is fair and it matters to all concerned.
 
I will place service above self, and….donate now while I can.

ACTION ITEM:  If you are one of the 2 out of 3 people that can NOT give, then please share this story with a friend, coworker or family member who can, and encourage them to donate.  If you can donate, click here to schedule your appointment.  If the good feeling of donating isn’t enough, we’ll give your free snacks afterward plus – and this is a popular one – a coupon for free pint of Gate City’s beer.  Pint for a pint.  Get it?  Now help us get another donor appointment booked.
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Posted by Hal Schlenger
January 17, 2023

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