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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
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 Posted - May 06 2009 : 06:15:57 AM
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In honor of our frined and co-worker Jim, (mentioned in this forum) a bunch of us at the zoo donated blood in his honor yesterday. The blood mobile makes stops here 3 times a year. Makes it really convenient.
The turnout was truly awe-inspiring. Even old retirees made an appearance.
I'll have the final count later on today.
I also donated. Such a small gesture that can save so many.
And when Jim was admitted for the first initial group of surgeries, I think he required 15 units of blood |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - May 06 2009 : 07:49:43 AM
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Good for you. I just drove by our blood donation place the other day and thought I need to stop in and give blood myself. My veins are so small and hard to get blood out of, though. I have to drink tons of water before I go. My DD does every month. My hubby used to til he had to start taking pills for diabetes. But I am going to do it, too. There is no reason why I shouldn't.
Kris
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - May 06 2009 : 12:19:07 PM
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That is indeed a testament to friendship and how much people think of him. He's still in my prayers.
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/
An Angel says, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.' |
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
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Posted - May 07 2009 : 5:34:59 PM
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I'm glad that Jim is recovering and the turnout for giving blood was so well attended. I'd like to give blood but I take medication that sometimes makes me dizzy, and if I gave blood, I'd probably faint afterwards. I know someone who did; she required stitches in her head and missed three weeks of work. so I admire anyone who can give blood. But i can always give my prayers and moral support.
Cindy
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Miss2Missus
True Blue Farmgirl
407 Posts
Karen
Asheville
NC
USA
407 Posts |
Posted - May 07 2009 : 5:39:43 PM
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Aww that's wonderful Anna! I have to say it is encouraging to hear about other good things people have done. Thanks for sharing.
Karen ^_^
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - May 10 2009 : 03:29:36 AM
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Total units of blood collected in Jim's name was 55!
For us that well exceeded any expectations!
We usually get something like 25 or so.
If I could give more in one sitting, I would! |
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