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In those first critical hours, doctors pumped 24 units of donated blood into his body — about twice his entire blood volume.

That’s why I feel all warm and fuzzy inside whenever I donate blood (and no, it’s just not the temporary head giddiness because of blood loss – it’s only a pint – and I don’t even miss it).

Donating blood is relatively painless, is very safe for the donor and doesn’t take much time (I’ve done it during my lunch hour). The most “painful” and time consuming part is filling out the questionnaire.

You just never know whose life you might be helping to save. It could be a victim of a car accident, work accident, a cop or soldier injured in the line of duty, a cancer patient or a small child or infant. It could be your neighbor or friend.

My blood has tested negative for Cytomegalovirus (CMV) meaning my blood is especially useful for newborn infants that need blood transfusions.

With all jokes aside, hospitals and trauma centers are facing serious shortages. If you’ve never donate blood before, give it a try. If you haven’t donated in awhile, it’s time to do so again.

That’s why I feel all warm and fuzzy inside whenever I donate blood

I donated a couple of times -- but in the last one the van was way overheated, the air too humid (this was in winter) and dirty-close feeling, and the staff just a bit too carefree. I left the van feeling dirty.

But it doesn't really matter any more for me since my travels have now taken me to places where, having been there, I am not supposed to donate anymore.

I agree. Excellent post.

I donate blood on a semi-regular basis.

I think it’s a good thing...no, a great thing to do that takes very little time and effort.

The most “painful” and time consuming part is filling out the questionnaire.
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With all jokes aside, hospitals and trauma centers are facing serious shortages. If you’ve never donate blood before, give it a try. If you haven’t donated in awhile, it’s time to do so again.

I've donated over 4 gallons to my local blood bank and at least another gallon to blood banks in places I used to live. It's amazing how much more detailed and intrusive the screening questions have gotten over the years. I think I'll wait another week or two till I've completely gotten over the cold I came down with on Xmas eve till I donate again.