Donated my first unit in over a year!

This is my 4th blood donation – 4 more to go for the gallon mark. 6 months ago

I went to the blood drive fully hydrated and ready. I never made it through the first pint. I started to feel lightheaded and nauseous. I’m a tall, thin guy with low blood pressure who knows when there is trouble. The staff got my head down and feet up so I never lost consciousness, but it voided my donation :(

Progress remains at two pints total. I’ll try again in the fall. 11 months ago

...for next Saturday. My wife and I are going to donate together.

This is another double-red donation and will bring me to the half way point of a gallon. 11 months ago

Two pints donated as of today. 15 months ago