How I did it:

1. Went to a high school blood donation event.
2. Gave them my ID, and birth certificate.
3. Took a test testing me for any possible diseases.
4. Lied down.
5. Got pricked.
6. Laid bored for like 17 minutes.
7. Got up too early and almost fainted (Drink the coke or snacks! It helps!)
8. Walked away smiling.

Lessons & tips:

• After you donate to the Red cross, be sure to sign up for their newsletter. That way, you can get a calendar in the mail telling you the month's places to donate.

• Sometimes, places give you extra things like coupons or tshirts, which is always nice.
• Make sure you weigh 110 plus- the more weight the better, because if your a lighter person, it makes you light headed. Its very important.
• Give blood again if you feel comfortable with your experience, but don't rule out going again if you get queasy or nauseous. This doesn't happen every time you give blood.

Resources:

• Red Cross.
• Newspapers for local blood donating places

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