Hey you..Yea, you! Say something..
Hey you..Yea, you! Say something..
Hey you..Yea, you! Say something..
Hey you..Yea, you! Say something..
Hey you..Yea, you! Say something..
We had a Blood Drive for the American Red Cross at work and I always donate. I mean, how could I not? I feel it's my duty to serve mankind. Yea, it's a heavy burden, but whatevah! I donate about 3-4 times a year and only when they do the blood drive at work. I'm a registered bone marrow donor, and awaiting the chance to serve and save a life. I even have the organ donor sticker on my drivers license and in the last few weeks convinced my husband to put the sticker on his license.
Ok, so enough about me and my good deeds, and back to the blood drive. Before you can donate blood, there are a series of questions that you need to answer correctly. Questions, such as:
Have you been to the UK in the last 4 years? (I suspect "mad cow" is the reason this question is asked)
Have you had sex for money since 1977? (Valid, but WTH?)
Are you a man that has had sex with another man since 1977?
Are you a man that has had sex with another man for money since 1977? (WTF??)
For the record, I answered all of these and other questions to the satisfaction of the American Red Cross. Yippee!
Next they perform a series of small tests to see if you meet the health criteria to donate, you know, so you wont fall ill after donating what appears to be a gallon of blood, but it's just a pint. Whatevah! The tests include: temperature, blood pressure, iron....IRON!! scrreeeeecchhhhh!!! I
failed the iron test? WHAT? The first time in years--I have low iron.
I was rejected. REJECTED!? R.E.J.E.C.T.E.D! ok, Freeze frame and ::::: insert "REJECTED" stamp sound here ::::: I was sent packing with my head hangin' low. WTH?? A co-worker (one that I talked into donating) was going through her tests at another table as I was walking away. She noticed me heading for the door, instead of one of those bed-like tables they lay you on when you donate.
She shouts out, "Hey, Where ya' going?"
"Low iron. I was rejected."
She says, "Dude, but we ate beef for lunch yesterday!! What happened?"
"I dunno. I even had broccoli for dinner last night. Raw broccoli, even." I responded without even looking back as I walked out of the door.
I'm very curious about a gay co-worker of mine who also donates religiously. His name is Dan and he has a partner - in a long term relationship. Not to sound ignorant, but how does he answer the third question above? I mean, there are no further claifying questions to bring the long term relationship into account. What does a "yes" response mean to the Red Cross. If I ever ask him, I'll report back .. with his approval, of course.
If you're interested in donating to the American Red Cross, get in contact with thm by clicking the link.
Hey you..Yea, you! Say something..