How I did it: I went down to a blood center because they said they needed my blood type.  After some tests and questions, I hopped in the chair and they strapped the bag to me.

Lessons & tips: I think if blood centers want more blood they should make it like a game, like if there was a meter that was connected to the bag, and a meter would show as rising as you gave more blood, and then when you get to a pint, you'd hear a clapping track, and a blinking sign that says, "you are a winner" or what they kept saying " you are a hero".  I might not give more blood but I'd think more positively about the experience in the future

Resources: any type of squishy ball or thing to roll in your hand helps.  they always provide something to let you roll or squeeze to get the blood moving faster.

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Jun 19, 2009, 10:15AM PDT | 0 comments | 2 cheers