Just Do It!

Got Blood.... and I know what to do with it.

I am saving lives!

The letter thanks me and encloses the 2 Gallon pin... I am to let others know that I am committed to saving lives.  

A week before the donation I take my iron pills (because my blood iron has tested low and I have been turned away quite a few times.  Dr. confirmed I have low iron) and then the day before and day of I drink lots and lots of water.

I donate every 8 weeks.

Jordan is now old enough to donate.  He is too scared.

But he has a good heart... hopefully he will come with me next time.

And if he has the Brown blood type... O- , well even better.  

And if he does not do it now... he may never be able to after a mission.

Most foreign missions make it impossible to ever be able to donate blood.

Duane served in Hungary.  After his mission he tried, but was not able.  I read the literature I am given each time I go... yep, he can never donate.   Marlo, I think you are in the same boat by being in Africa.    

If I ever become a world traveler... I may also loose my eligibility.

If you able... donate!  

You will be saving lives.