A couple of months ago, I wrote about lending a helping hand. Today, I want to talk about another way that you can serve your community. I am talking about lending a helping arm or, to be more precise, a helping vein. I am talking about donating blood
Donating blood is something that has grown very dear and personal to me. I had never thought much about giving until recently the need to give blood hit close to home. Someone close to me was in need of blood transfusions, and I was their blood type. So I went to my local blood bank, and made a direct blood donation. Giving blood for the first time turned me into a life-time blood donor. I realized that my blood can be used to help a lot of people, who might not live without it. I am helping save someone’s mother, father, daughter, son, sister or brother. I am helping give them a second lease on life.
Currently the blood banks are experiencing a shortage, and are in need of donations. People can chose to donate whole blood, platelets, or plasma. You can donate one or all three. The choice is really up to you. Give what you are comfortable giving. But please give! Your blood is needed! You will be making the difference in someone’s life and the lives of those around them.
I know the though to donating can be scary, especially if you are scared of needles or are faint at the sight of blood. I know I was (in both categories)! But I promise it is not as scary as it seems and it does not hurt that much. If you are scared or nervous, I would recommend that you go with someone. This will make the experience fun and enjoyable. Even if you are not scared, I would say go with someone. My first time, I went with my family and it really helped me get over my nerves. Now my boyfriend and I go on donation dates. We go early in the morning, get hooked up around the same time, and then go out for a nice lunch. It has definitely been a bonding experience for us and they are some of my favorite dates.
So please go out and donate today! You will be saving a life and changing your own!
This is a great post Kayce! It’s good to feel inspired to give a bit of yourself to help and save others! Thanks for inspiring others!!!