Paying It Forward: Time To Do Something Gruesome!
It's October! The Haunted Houses are open, the TV will be running more horror movies then you'd ever want to watch, so why not do something with BLOOD for our Pay It Forward this week?
Okay, so maybe it's not really gruesome for me to give blood last week (you know I'm a regular donor), but to some folks that needle seems to be as scary as Jason's machete or Freddy's fingers! But wielded by the skilled hands of the Hoxworth Blood Center technicians, you're as safe as you could be! Honestly, it takes longer to do all the paperwork and go through the prescreening process than it does to actually fill up that pint bag! Once I'm in the lounge chair and the needle's in (HINT: LOOK AWAY when they put the needle in if the idea bothers you!), I'm typically unplugged within about 10 minutes.
So ten minutes of chill time. If they'd let me, I could probably take a nap.....but for some reason they don't like it when think you've passed out! Come on, just a cat nap, that's all! :) So instead I'll usually surf the Net a bit on the Crackberry until I'm done!
And it's one of the best win-win scenarios out there. It's good for you because it puts your body into overdrive replacing all those missing blood cells, so some fresh soldiers are hitting the front lines to protect you. And Hoxworth Blood Centers is the primary supplier for our area (31 counties!), and they add a nice touch with a letter later telling you at what hospital your blood was used. They still protect the patient's privacy, but it's a warm feeling to know that you were personally able to make a difference! Depending on the situation, you may have LITERALLY been a life saver with your donation!
We know many people CAN'T give for a variety of reasons, but if you can, please consider giving. There's never an end to the need. That pint every 8 weeks or so doesn't go nearly far enough, the strength is in the numbers of willing volunteers! So reach out to your local blood center or hospital! They'll be able to take care of you and you'll feel really terrific when you're done!
"I do not share my stories of paying it forward for recognition. I share them so that others might be inspired to do what they can, when they can, where they can. No more, no less." Tish Lloyd, North Carolina REALTOR®
Paying It Forward a pint at a time!
Bill of Liz and Bill aka BLiz
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