Who doesn’t want to be a hero?
Donating blood lets me save up to three lives every eight weeks. It was easier than this week’s long run.
Started donating regularly again after the Boston Marathon bombings. It’s my way of being thankful that my husband who ran Boston is ok, and my family that spectated was safely home when everything happened.
The Red Cross has a high need right now, especially for negative blood types. You can go to Red Cross.org to find a blood drive near you and read more about donating.
So you might have noticed I’m reading your blog chronologically (and really enjoying your insights) 🙂 I would love to be a hero and donate blood but unfortunately I am no longer eligible – I used to donate either blood or plasma (which I could do every 2 weeks), but after the mad cow disease/CJD scare in the UK a number of years ago, anyone who had lived in the UK for at least 6 months anytime between 1980 and 1996 (which hubby and I did) is no longer eligible here in Australia. Such a pity. I’ll just have to find other ways to be a hero 🙂
That’s awesome that you’re reading my blog – I write it to be read and really enjoy having new readers! I’m so glad you’re here 🙂 I know other people who aren’t eligible because of travel, and I think there are so many ways you can make a positive difference in the world that I’m sure you, and them, will find their way! For me, this is a good one, but it’s not for everyone! Just like I’m not always the best at volunteering in places with big crowds, I’m a little introverted!