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The RC started demanding SSN probably 15 years ago. I was on their Rare Blood Group Cll List, they'd call me when they needed my type and asked me not to participate in company sponsored drives, so if they had a call for the blood they could get mine.

Suddenly, the SSN line, which I had always left blank, had to be filled in or I could not donate. I did not give my SSN. I heard one employee say, get his drivers lic and we'll get his employer (which they had on file) to give the SSN later.

Last time I donated to RC, and I was way over a two gallon donor, I had stopped collecting the little blood drop pins they give out. I got up and left. I tried once more and they told me, no SSN, no donation.

OK by me, I guess, but I wonder sometimes if there was someone that could have been helped.