One of my small contributions to making the world a better place latley has been setting up to donate plasma. There’s a center in the town I work in that collects the plasma, through a process called plasmapheresis. It’s then used to make medical products for hemophiliacs, to make it easier for them to control their symptoms, and to lead more normal lives, without constant fear of injury. In addition to the warm-fuzzy sense that I’m helping people, I get a chance to relax and read or just chill. The center even pays donors for their time: $20 for the first liter per week, $30 for the second in a week.
