MisterT Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 Recently I donated blood to a not-for-profit corporation here in Milwaukee; it was the first time I'd donated blood in about a year, and the first time with this company. Like all donation organizations, you give them your phone number and agree to have them call you if there's something detected in your blood that makes it unsuitable for giving to another person. About 5 minutes ago I got a call from a number I didn't recognize, and because of that I almost ignored it. But I answered and the voice on the other end of the line said "Ryan, this is Jim from the Blood Center of Wisconsin..." Now, at about this time my heart stopped beating and I couldn't breathe. I suddenly thought great, I have some incurable disease, or cancer, or rabies... I waited and he said "We're just calling to thank you for your first time donation. As I'm sure you know, you have a rare blood type that is in extreme demand. The blood that you donated will be used in a clinic that treats people who are severely burned." Phew! For a second there I thought I would have to start writing out my will... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applepansy Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 You're amazing. And it was very nice of them to call to let you know how much your gift will be appreciated. Yes, my heart would have stopped for a second too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wisc Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 · Hidden Hidden I remember the first time I got that call from a fertility bank. Talk about akward! Link to comment
MisterT Posted April 12, 2010 Author Share Posted April 12, 2010 (edited) · Hidden Hidden I seem to recall doing some business with a fertility bank.. It was known as my ex-wife - a real "Fertile Mertyle" she was... Edited April 12, 2010 by MisterT Link to comment
marts1 Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 Something like that, I would be thinking 'I shoulda continued that journal'. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mirancs8 Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Yeah I think we all have had a heart stopping moment like that at least once in our lives LOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normaje Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 neat...I have never donated blood as I get faint even have blood drawn for minor test, so good for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Ogre Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Very kewl. I'm glad you donated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truegrits Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 I get 'the call' every two months :). Mine is also an in demand, rare type. I have been giving six times a year for the past five years, but the last few times I have felt really light-headed and actually passed out one time. I am going to cut back to four times a year...must be getting too old... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubaloth Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 As I'm sure you know, you have a rare blood type that is in extreme demand. Zombies always go after the rare blood types first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheJosmo Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Zombies always go after the rare blood types first!It's like their own personal brand of heroin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairChild Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 We always knew you were a rare gem of a man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant_h18 Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 i Wish i can give blood, but i can 1 i hate needles,lol, can the other i had hodgkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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