FAO All PC Members in the UK! - URGENT!

[DPRA]

Hello,

I don't know if any one is aware, but I am a blood donor. I am also a rare blood type (only 8% of the UK Has my type)

And this just a little message saying that Blood Donors in The UK is dropping! The National Blood Donour service needs a constant income of Donors to help save lives. But sadly its dropping, this is where you can help.

We need new donors Urgently to come forward and give blood.

The nearest one to me and PhillD is here:

ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE
SPORTS HALL
6TH FORM COLLEGE
DARNTON ROAD
ASHTON UNDER LYNE
LANCASHIRE
OL6 9RL

Wednesday 13 Aug 2008
13:30 to 15:30 and 17:30 to 19:30
Thursday 30 Oct 2008
13:30 to 15:30 and 17:30 to 19:30



But, if you go onto this link: http://www.blood.co.uk/SessionSearcher/search.aspx

You can find where the nearest one is to you and when it is, so come on PC Members, we have enough blood to spare, so do the right thing that I did, get down to a session and give blood.

You never know who's life you could be saving when you donate.

(You must be at least 17 years of age to donate blood!)

Thank you for your time. Do something amazing, give blood.

Lee

http://www.blood.co.uk/index.html

 

[Pakistani Army]

You know what. I might donate some blood as the nearest centre is 2.2 miles away.

 

[Ollie_H]

I certainly will do my bit for the England. Will see what I can do about giving blood. Sounds like a good idea!

 

[Jaztheman]

Too young to give blood at the moment, you've got to be 17/18. I've got to wait a few more years yet but I will when I can.

 

[DPRA]

Too young to give blood at the moment, you've got to be 17/18. I've got to wait a few more years yet but I will when I can.

Ah yeah, sorry I forgot to mention that

 

[Simbazz]

Unfortunately, the last time i tried to give blood i was turned away due to my tattoos

 

[Ollie_H]

Is the lowest 17?

 

[Simbazz]

Yeh, definately is 17.

 

[Ollie_H]

Have you given blood before then? Only have another year to wait then, I have to say thinking about it now I may do it on 17th birthday.

 

[DPRA]

Is the lowest 17?

Yes.

Unfortunately, the last time i tried to give blood i was turned away due to my tattoos

Thats because they don't know if it was cleaned correctly before you had the tattoo.

Have you given blood before then? Only have another year to wait then, I have to say thinking about it now I may do it on 17th birthday.

Yep I sure have, I was scared before it, but it turned out to be great.

 

[ZoraxDoom]

Rarest blood type? O +ve? I've got that I can give blood to all my family and friends, none can return the favour though

 

[DPRA]

Rarest blood type? O +ve? I've got that I can give blood to all my family and friends, none can return the favour though

O isnt rare.

Thats the most common.

The rarest is AB Rehsus Positive.

Im AB Rehsus Negative.

 

[usy]

How do you guys find out what blood type you are?

 

[Pak_cricketer]

How do you guys find out what blood type you are?

I assume the only way is by going to the doctor and getting a blood sample.

 

[DPRA]

How do you guys find out what blood type you are?

I assume the only way is by going to the doctor and getting a blood sample.

When you give blood (if you are ok to do so) they will take your blood, and within 2 weeks, you will get a letter back letting you know what blood type you are. You will also get your Blood Donor card for your own personal keeping.