Donating blood for Joseph...info

gentylwind · 06-03-2005, 10:37 AM

Ok....we are in the process of setting up a national account through Carter Blood Center in Joseph's name...so that he gets credit for any who go in to donate blood or platelets in his name. I am amazed already at the response. I will post more info as it becomes available in order to participate in this. Thank you so much...every single one of you.

JunkintheTrunk · 06-03-2005, 10:40 AM

Hang in there, sweetie.

AliMay · 06-03-2005, 10:44 AM

This board always amazes me.

We

you, Sheri!

hereslizz · 06-03-2005, 10:46 AM

I'm sorry I'm clueless....to donate blood/platelets for him do we have to be a certain blood type?

gentylwind · 06-03-2005, 10:53 AM

None of your blood will go directly to him....but he will get credited a bag for a bag per donation he recieves. Your blood WILL go to someone like him who desperately needs it and our family will not have to pay for the blood he is recieving because you will have replaced it with the blood bank.

Sunluvinseamonkey · 06-03-2005, 11:08 AM

DH is a Commit for Life member with Gulf Coast Regional. The donation bus visits the area offices every month and he's going to email the other supervisors and ask that all their donations be given in Joseph's name as well.

Nancy Pancy · 06-03-2005, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by gentylwind

None of your blood will go directly to him....but he will get credited a bag for a bag per donation he recieves. Your blood WILL go to someone like him who desperately needs it and our family will not have to pay for the blood he is recieving because you will have replaced it with the blood bank.

Is this a States only thing? Or is there some way Canada can be included?

JunkintheTrunk · 06-03-2005, 11:11 AM

I was wondering that about the UK. Even if I can't donate for him, I'll donate because of him.

jenny5309 · 06-03-2005, 11:28 AM

I have never donated blood before, and I would want it to be for a cause like this for my first time.

Dee_Dee · 06-03-2005, 11:31 AM

Can we donate at any blood bank?

We're thinking of you.

purple · 06-03-2005, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Dee_Dee

Can we donate at any blood bank?

We're thinking of you.

Wondering about this too. All of the ones near me are Red Cross...

gentylwind · 06-03-2005, 11:42 AM

If someone would be able to research setting him an account with the Red Cross that would be good...I don't know if they correspond with Carter Blood Centers or not in regards to credit...to be honest...the credit is not as important to any of us as just getting enough blood and/or platelets out there to take care of these sick kids. If you can't get us credit for it, that is okay. It will mean so much to me if you just do it with Joe-Joe in mind.

BigBravesGirl · 06-03-2005, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by JunkintheTrunk

I was wondering that about the UK. Even if I can't donate for him, I'll donate because of him.

That's one of the sweetest things I've read all day!

AliMay · 06-03-2005, 11:42 AM

If you're not sure, call your local blood bank. They'd love to have you!

(and sometimes you'll get a t-shirt!)

Sunluvinseamonkey · 06-03-2005, 11:45 AM

I called Stewart Blood Center here and was told as long as the patient's name, bday and the treating medical center is given most all donating centers can arrange the credit to be given.

fatbottomgirl · 06-03-2005, 12:41 PM

DH and I are going to donate today at our community blood bank!

BTW, my kids are writing letters to your kiddos and they will be on their way!!

Kaillean · 06-03-2005, 03:27 PM

Nani. Thinking of you and praying for your son.

K.

Tazcat · 06-03-2005, 04:10 PM

Bump

mzmawissa · 06-03-2005, 04:20 PM

sent a pm...bump

chassiepooh · 06-03-2005, 07:14 PM

I'm quite embarassed to say I never donated blood in my entire life. Now I want to, Because of Joseph. What would I have to do? Any health concerns that they don't let you?

Sorry I'm naive about this

theprettyredhead · 06-03-2005, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by chassiepooh

I'm quite embarassed to say I never donated blood in my entire life. Now I want to, Because of Joseph. What would I have to do? Any health concerns that they don't let you?

Sorry I'm naive about this

Look up your local blood bank and make an appointment.

They will screen you before hand and tell you if you are able to donate.

If you have had certain health issues etc you will not be able to donate.

chassiepooh · 06-03-2005, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theprettyredhead

Look up your local blood bank and make an appointment.

They will screen you before hand and tell you if you are able to donate.

If you have had certain health issues etc you will not be able to donate.

Thanks PRH, that gives me enough info to start

saprswife · 06-03-2005, 07:36 PM

Chassie...here's some Red Cross info about donation restrictions:
http://www.redcross.org/services/bio...0_557_,00.html

chassiepooh · 06-03-2005, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saprswife

Chassie...here's some Red Cross info about donation restrictions:
http://www.redcross.org/services/bio...0_557_,00.html

Thank you so much, I'm off to read.

LFinOH · 06-03-2005, 08:09 PM

I am not allowed to give blood, does
that effect platelettes also?

melantine · 06-03-2005, 09:18 PM

I have extemely low pressure so i am unable to donate blood. I would be willing to be tested for Bone marrow or anything else your little sweetheart needs. Joseph has so many prayers and good healing vibes coming his way, please know that. (((((Joseph)))))

tiggerr · 06-03-2005, 10:15 PM

I wish I could (and I would!) but...

"You spent (visited or lived) a cumulative time of 5 years or more from January 1, 1980, to present, in any combination of country(ies) in Europe, including
* Netherlands (Holland)
* France"

Excuse me but that SUCKS!

SueShopper · 06-05-2005, 06:53 AM

I will look into this and try to donate this week!

Livewell · 06-06-2005, 06:06 AM

I just gave blood less than 30 days ago with Carter.

I'll have to wait a few more weeks but I will be thinking of Joseph in the meantime.

Karerose · 06-06-2005, 08:06 AM

In CT they do not charge for blood. All blood is donated and given as needed at no charge. So I'm not sure if donating in CT you could request donating in someone's name.

I used to donate regularly and it since I worked near the blood center it was very easy. Just went down during my lunch hour and gave blood and they fed me lunch. Since I'm O neg they really liked me to come in and if I got behind they would often call and request I come in because of an upcoming surgery. For those that don't know type O is a universal donor, so they really appreciate having you donate.

06-03-2005, 10:37 AM	#1
gentylwind Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: south Posts: 7,238 Gallery: gentylwind Stats: 274/228.5/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan 2004	Donating blood for Joseph...info Ok....we are in the process of setting up a national account through Carter Blood Center in Joseph's name...so that he gets credit for any who go in to donate blood or platelets in his name. I am amazed already at the response. I will post more info as it becomes available in order to participate in this. Thank you so much...every single one of you.

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06-03-2005, 10:40 AM	#2
JunkintheTrunk Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 7,992 Gallery: JunkintheTrunk	Hang in there, sweetie.

06-03-2005, 10:44 AM	#3
AliMay Highly Caffeinated Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: searching for my mind Posts: 23,078 Gallery: AliMay Stats: :( WOE: BFL	This board always amazes me. We you, Sheri!

06-03-2005, 10:46 AM	#4
hereslizz Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The State That Time Forgot Posts: 22,860 Gallery: hereslizz Stats: 172/160/162 WOE: SouthBeachBeeyotch! Start Date: 11.06.2005	I'm sorry I'm clueless....to donate blood/platelets for him do we have to be a certain blood type?

06-03-2005, 10:53 AM	#5
gentylwind Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: south Posts: 7,238 Gallery: gentylwind Stats: 274/228.5/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan 2004	None of your blood will go directly to him....but he will get credited a bag for a bag per donation he recieves. Your blood WILL go to someone like him who desperately needs it and our family will not have to pay for the blood he is recieving because you will have replaced it with the blood bank.

06-03-2005, 11:08 AM	#6
Sunluvinseamonkey MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,155 Gallery: Sunluvinseamonkey Stats: 47 yo - 5'3" 167/162/125-135 WOE: Hungry Girl Start Date: 8/28/08	DH is a Commit for Life member with Gulf Coast Regional. The donation bus visits the area offices every month and he's going to email the other supervisors and ask that all their donations be given in Joseph's name as well.

06-03-2005, 11:11 AM	#8
JunkintheTrunk Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 7,992 Gallery: JunkintheTrunk	I was wondering that about the UK. Even if I can't donate for him, I'll donate because of him.

06-03-2005, 11:28 AM	#9
jenny5309 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,312 Gallery: jenny5309 Stats: 243/173/150 WOE: JENNY CRAIG!! =) Start Date: 12/8/2006	I have never donated blood before, and I would want it to be for a cause like this for my first time.

06-03-2005, 11:31 AM	#10
Dee_Dee Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: CA Posts: 930 Gallery: Dee_Dee	Can we donate at any blood bank? We're thinking of you.

06-03-2005, 11:42 AM	#12
gentylwind Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: south Posts: 7,238 Gallery: gentylwind Stats: 274/228.5/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan 2004	If someone would be able to research setting him an account with the Red Cross that would be good...I don't know if they correspond with Carter Blood Centers or not in regards to credit...to be honest...the credit is not as important to any of us as just getting enough blood and/or platelets out there to take care of these sick kids. If you can't get us credit for it, that is okay. It will mean so much to me if you just do it with Joe-Joe in mind.

06-03-2005, 11:45 AM	#15
Sunluvinseamonkey MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,155 Gallery: Sunluvinseamonkey Stats: 47 yo - 5'3" 167/162/125-135 WOE: Hungry Girl Start Date: 8/28/08	I called Stewart Blood Center here and was told as long as the patient's name, bday and the treating medical center is given most all donating centers can arrange the credit to be given.

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Tazcat Carby Cat Join Date: May 2004 Location: amidst the cat hair >^..^< Posts: 30,064 Gallery: Tazcat WOE: Catkins	Bump

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fatbottomgirl Hawtie in charge of mischief Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 6,180 Gallery: fatbottomgirl Stats: 157/115 5'3" WOE: Low carbin again Start Date: March 15	DH and I are going to donate today at our community blood bank! BTW, my kids are writing letters to your kiddos and they will be on their way!!

06-03-2005, 03:27 PM	#17
Kaillean MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,400 Gallery: Kaillean Stats: 215/155/155 WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: March 2003	Nani. Thinking of you and praying for your son. K.

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06-03-2005, 07:14 PM	#20
chassiepooh Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Louisiana Posts: 24,806 Gallery: chassiepooh Stats: 315/192/170 WOE: Low Calorie Start Date: 4/26/05	I'm quite embarassed to say I never donated blood in my entire life. Now I want to, Because of Joseph. What would I have to do? Any health concerns that they don't let you? Sorry I'm naive about this

06-03-2005, 07:36 PM	#23
saprswife MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Where the moose and the grizzly bears play Posts: 1,937 Gallery: saprswife Stats: 178/128/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/16/03	Chassie...here's some Red Cross info about donation restrictions: http://www.redcross.org/services/bio...0_557_,00.html

06-03-2005, 08:09 PM	#25
LFinOH Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,016 Gallery: LFinOH Start Date: Atkins 4-1999 ... this BB 9-2000	I am not allowed to give blood, does that effect platelettes also?

06-03-2005, 09:18 PM	#26
melantine Stacy's Mom Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: BFE Nebraska Posts: 8,366 Gallery: melantine Stats: 178/140 (ugh holiday weight)/ 130 WOE: strict l/c Start Date: July 5, 2004	I have extemely low pressure so i am unable to donate blood. I would be willing to be tested for Bone marrow or anything else your little sweetheart needs. Joseph has so many prayers and good healing vibes coming his way, please know that. (((((Joseph)))))

06-03-2005, 10:15 PM	#27
tiggerr Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dutch transplant in La-la-land aka as California Posts: 15,162 Gallery: tiggerr Stats: Two Half Marathons down, one to go WOE: Back on the LC track. Start Date: May,2003	I wish I could (and I would!) but... "You spent (visited or lived) a cumulative time of 5 years or more from January 1, 1980, to present, in any combination of country(ies) in Europe, including * Netherlands (Holland) * France" Excuse me but that SUCKS!

06-05-2005, 06:53 AM	#28
SueShopper Guest Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: ~~>TX<~~ Posts: 6,937 Gallery: SueShopper Stats: ~40 lbs. gone~ Start Date: Atkins Again 2-20-06	I will look into this and try to donate this week!

06-06-2005, 06:06 AM	#29
Livewell MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,408 Gallery: Livewell	I just gave blood less than 30 days ago with Carter. I'll have to wait a few more weeks but I will be thinking of Joseph in the meantime.

06-06-2005, 08:06 AM	#30
Karerose Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CT Posts: 5,861 Gallery: Karerose Start Date: late 2003	In CT they do not charge for blood. All blood is donated and given as needed at no charge. So I'm not sure if donating in CT you could request donating in someone's name. I used to donate regularly and it since I worked near the blood center it was very easy. Just went down during my lunch hour and gave blood and they fed me lunch. Since I'm O neg they really liked me to come in and if I got behind they would often call and request I come in because of an upcoming surgery. For those that don't know type O is a universal donor, so they really appreciate having you donate.