TriniTuner Blood Bank & Organ Donor Register

[AutoSport]

Have donated a couple times in the past. But will be eligible again from June 2013.

This is strange, males can donate every 3 months, females every 4 to 6 months, so why quite June 2013?

[AutoSport]

Have donated a couple times in the past. But will be eligible again from June 2013.

This is strange. Males can donate every 3 months. femaLES, 5 OR 6 MONTHS?

[MG Man]

went and gave this morning
Arrived at 8:00am, went in at 9:40......took all of 4 min do drop a unit
Friendly staff as usual, and they confirmed my units from previous donations are still valid

[rjaggs]

Folks,

My Dad (Roland Jaggernath) is in need of two pints of O positive blood, the blood bank doesn't have his blood type at present hence the need for a specific type. He has to undergo surgery on Friday, so I guess they will need the blood by Thursday. The bank is at Gulf View Medical (opposite Gulf City, red building) and they are open until six but u have to get there by 4. Thanks in advance for the help! Also, sorry about the short notice.

[ADONI]

I gave blood for a friend brother the other day. I thinking it worth while to give blood on a regular to avoid the hassle of rushing to get donors in a emergency situation.

[MG Man]

time to go again

[MG Man]

Just got a call fro the Blod Bank @ Mt Hope. They're calling voluntary donors to schedule appointments so you don't have to wait to give. This is a great initiative to folks like myself who are always willing to donate, but don't always have the time to sit and wait. I always felt voluntary donors should get some sort of preferential treatment. Yes I know those waiting to give are doing so because someone needs blood, but most of them would never give of their own accord anyway

[devsingh]

MG Man
can you post the number to set the appointment for Mount Hope, i tried donating a while back but hey were short staff and kept asking me to come back, I just got tired and never bothered but definitely go if its based on an appointment system, not to waste anyone's time.

[Yodins]

Just double and maybe triple checking here :

- you have to be 17 to give blood with parental consent and 18 to give blood on your own
- you have to wait a while (couple months I believe it was) to give blood after getting a piercing and like a year after a tattoo
- Do they screen the blood for weed before they take it or do they just screen it for viruses and the like?

Reason I asking is cuz my mom always wanted me to give blood and I really want to pierce my lip still. So i was tryna negotiate piercings with donating blood. Plus I go feel bad piercing it on my own without at least giving a little back. My aunt used donated blood after her bone marrow transplant so i guess its the right thing to do.

[triniwhiteboi]

Seriously contemplating becoming a blood donor. How do I go about the process?

[MG Man]

you can just walk in and say you here to give blood
they will sign u up, do the routine checks / screening etc..........or call and make an appointment......the Mt Hope number just rings and rings tho :-/

[triniwhiteboi]

Went and gave for the first time yesterday. I went to POS. Got through in no time. Took an hour but that was because according to the woman I had "lazy blood" lol.

Staff was very friendly too. Will definitely go back in 3 months.

[MG Man]

Very cool
I usually take about five min

[ADONI]

I took about 20 minutes or so...
Good to hear feedback from POS, will go there as its a lil more than 3 months when I 1st gave at Mt Hope.

[MG Man]

for voluntary donors wishing to schedule an appointment, the number to call is 645 2059 ext 2008 for Mt Hope
I called on Monday and got an appointment for 8:30 this morning. Came in at 8:25 and needle was in hand in about 20 min...took just under 5 min to drain
By 9:00am, I was out

[MG Man]

Birthday gift to me, albeit a day late. In the hope it makes a difference to someone's life

[allrotor]

Just started as a voluntary donor yesterday.

3 months for the next one.

[glennj]

good day, my dad has triple bypass surgery on monday and needs 2 more pints of blood by tomorrow? i am earnestly seeking donors. please feel free to call me at 748-3720 asap..
thanks
glenn

[glennj]

thanks for all well wishing and all who tried to go give. my dad has gotten all he needs for the surgery. so just remember him in your prayers.
thanks

[MG Man]

I used to willingly give blood to strangers in need on one condition: either the person making the request, or the recipient, become a voluntary donor afterward...........since I started giving blood in 1995, not one of those people has become a donor. I'd call up a few months after or whenever, and they'd always have an excuse or three...........in the last few years, I've resolved not to give anyone any blood as long as my account is 5 or less, because it's time I cover my a-ss a bit now.......at one point I was up to nine units. I'm now back up to three, 2 more to go
It sounds selfish, but I'm sick of ppl looking for help / sympathy, desperate help, but not willing to pay it forward :-/

[cinco]

I gwan be a vol donor i cud giv yew if need be

[AutoSport]

I used to willingly give blood to strangers in need on one condition: either the person making the request, or the recipient, become a voluntary donor afterward...........since I started giving blood in 1995, not one of those people has become a donor. I'd call up a few months after or whenever, and they'd always have an excuse or three...........in the last few years, I've resolved not to give anyone any blood as long as my account is 5 or less, because it's time I cover my a-ss a bit now.......at one point I was up to nine units. I'm now back up to three, 2 more to go
It sounds selfish, but I'm sick of ppl looking for help / sympathy, desperate help, but not willing to pay it forward :-/

I Support your stance on this.

Regrettably, even after persons who request the help get it, there is still no effort to become a voluntary donor, from any member of the recipient's family.

I have event stood up at all of the major motor clubs EOY functions and suggested at least some members make the effort to donate on a voluntary basis, but without success.

Guess only when in dire emergency state, will any effort be made, and that is only to satisfy the imediate need.

[G-T]

I gave blood recently and as soon as they were done, bag in the cooler, I asked for the bucket and puked and almost passed out.. that was embarrassing.

[AutoSport]

I gave blood recently and as soon as they were done, bag in the cooler, I asked for the bucket and puked and almost passed out.. that was embarrassing.

So you seem to be one of those who would get upset at the sight of blood.
Should still try to continue and just advise the staff of your "condition" and they can ensure no blood in sight.

You may very well get over this issue.

[devsingh]

I used to willingly give blood to strangers in need on one condition: either the person making the request, or the recipient, become a voluntary donor afterward...........since I started giving blood in 1995, not one of those people has become a donor. I'd call up a few months after or whenever, and they'd always have an excuse or three...........in the last few years, I've resolved not to give anyone any blood as long as my account is 5 or less, because it's time I cover my a-ss a bit now.......at one point I was up to nine units. I'm now back up to three, 2 more to go
It sounds selfish, but I'm sick of ppl looking for help / sympathy, desperate help, but not willing to pay it forward :-/

same experience here !

[apple]

going tomorrow for the 1st time. nervous.

[MG Man]

how was it?

[apple]

Could not give. Was told that I had too m6ch iron in my blood and I had to wait till march csuse I went Guyana in march. Apparently the wait is a year after viditing Guyana

[MG Man]

yup, Guyana, Haiti and a few other countries
Superawesome that you made the effort tho!!!
Nice to know
I'm due to give again in 2 weeks

[AutoSport]

Could not give. Was told that I had too m6ch iron in my blood and I had to wait till march csuse I went Guyana in march. Apparently the wait is a year after viditing Guyana

Fact. And this is the reason I have NOT gone Guyana, prefer to donate that go Guyana.