Blood Drive for Boston

[Elorenya d'Rahien]

They are currently working on organizing A- blood drives, as that is what they need most, apparently.

...Crap. That's me. I'm not in Texas, but I know blood is/can be shipped when the need is dire. I've set up an appointment for Saturday, for Dareth and I both, though he's not A-, at the local centre.

I don't want to. I'm still scared of needles. But, well... I'm A-. And I know it's somewhat uncommon, being a negative type. bleh. *whimper*

 

[Ariadne Davion]

*is also A- but can't* Such a rare blood type... :/

 

[Tree]

We are working on it folks!

 

[Imzadi Hopewind]

Elorenya, just look other ways when they're taking the needles forth... I used to donate blood, but was scared (still am?) of needles. Just think of other nice things and don't look at it!

 

[Kassidy Rose ni DaiShan t' al'Kalin]

I am not sure if I can give blood or not .

 

[Elorenya d'Rahien]

Elorenya, just look other ways when they're taking the needles forth... I used to donate blood, but was scared (still am?) of needles. Just think of other nice things and don't look at it!

I used to nearly pass-out for doctor-required blood draws, lol, which are far less in quantity. Pregnancy helped -- all the pokes and jabs! exposure therapy! -- but I have NO idea how the last phlebotomist affected my phobia, because it hasn't been drawn since... She was drawing my blood for a thorough typing (not just the ABO+/- stuff) during labour, and was very, very, very new.

Spoiler

She jabbed the needle in and started fishing for the vein. :eek :x

... Let's just say her technique needed work. If I hadn't been in the middle of a contraction while she was working, I'd've been climbing the walls...

 

[Imzadi Hopewind]

ewww :x

 

[Hilwa Katir]

I'm kind o lurking here...I can't give blood again for a bit but I would be willing to give blood for Texas ..as I have the requisite blood type..

 

[Mhor Blathnaid]

I can't give blood (less than 6 months since my last tattoo) and I'm A- too - although in the wrong country to help Texas).

 

[Elorenya d'Rahien]

Welp, we went, and it wasn't as bad as I'd been fearing! I'm cold now, though, haha. Glad I brought a sweater!

 

[Imzadi Hopewind]

Good to hear Hopefully you'll be warm again

 

[Aduiavas Ida]

I don't know if I can give blood, but I doubt it. And while I've mostly got over my fear of needles, I am still very hard to draw blood from me, because I have deep, small veins that like to run away The doctor can have trouble filling three small test tubes, I doubt I will be able to donate half a liter

 

[Dareth d'Rahien]

I just want to mention how proud I am of Elo for overcoming her needle-phobia to give blood. She's awesome. <3

 

[Tree]

Indeed! Very awesome reason to overcome a fear!

Also, based on my facebook feed for the last several days, I’m beginning to thing we ought to have a thread for runs and races people can join- and a place where photos can be posted and shared of runs and races for Boston already done. Or- I could encourage runner to post their race info and photos here...

 

[Ty al'Djinn]

New thread would probably let it be organized more, especially if it was a sitewide announcement.

 

[Aleyna Kay'merin]

I just want to say thank you, to those who donated in whatever way they could. I'm a MA native, though I am living in NH currently for school. I went home to give what assistance I could. I had friends and family there at the race, at the finish line, and volunteering all over the course. I have volunteered myself in years past, and just happened to be unable to do so this year. The Boston Marathon is a huge part of life when you live in the area. You always know someone who's running/working/cheering someone else on.

That being said, remember to donate blood regularly if you are able to do so. Blood only has so long a shelf-life, and you never know when it's going to be needed. Resources are shifted cross-country to regions that need aid. As a nursing student I see patients getting blood transfusions for all kinds of needs.

Your donation may save someone's life!

 

[Ty al'Djinn]

Is your family ok, Aleyna?

 

[Aleyna Kay'merin]

Is your family ok, Aleyna?

My family is safe and sound, but a close friend was not as lucky. He took a bit of shrapnel-like metal to one leg and has a perforated eardrum. At the end of the day a lot of people were thanking their lucky stars that they were still in one piece, all other wounds aside.

 

[Hilwa Katir]

My family is safe and sound, but a close friend was not as lucky. He took a bit of shrapnel-like metal to one leg and has a perforated eardrum. At the end of the day a lot of people were thanking their lucky stars that they were still in one piece, all other wounds aside.

I'm sorry to hear about your friend Aleyna. I worked for over 15 years about a three minute walk from where this happened. This was the first year I did not go to the Marathon.....

 

[Aleyna Kay'merin]

Another local! Thank you. He'll be ok, but that day was so, so terrifying. Not to mention the days that followed. This was the first year I hadn't been at the marathon in a long, long time. Being so far away ('far' in New England standards, up here in NH), I was terrified for days about people in the city who I hadn't heard from. I hope you and yours are well, following all of this!