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If You've Been Thinking About Donating Blood, Here Are 7 More Reasons Why You Should

These reasons are basically scientifically proven; I didn't make the rules.

Macey Joe Mullins

Jun 15, 2019

Bowling Green State University

If You've Been Thinking About Donating Blood, Here Are 7 More Reasons Why You Should

Macey Mullins

People have opportunities to give blood all the time and they don't even realize it. For starters, you can just go to RedCross.org and make an appointment for the next blood drive near you. They have lists on top of lists, and they visit hundreds of locations. I live in a small town just outside of Columbus, Ohio. The population is near 9,000 people, and they even have blood drives there.

1. It really doesn't hurt.

Honestly, it hurts way less than stubbing your toe on the end of your bed frame AND hitting your ankle on a razor scooter. It feels kinda like a toddler pinching you for 3-4 seconds, if that makes any sense.

2. They give you (free) snacks afterwards.

Most of the time, they have a plethora of snacks. Cheez-its, cookies, apple juice, orange juice, fruit snacks... you name it, they probably have it.

3. They (the employees) don't treat you like just another person.

Everyone has a story, and I've heard my fair share of Red Cross stories! When they take your blood, they are careful. When you're laying in the chair and giving your donation, they often ask you how you are feeling and if you are OK. I know, this is procedure and it's something they have to do. But they truly take good care of the donors.

4. You feel good afterwards.

I'm not talking physically good, but mentally good. You think about all the lives you are saving and how much good you could have just done for someone. If there weren't blood donors, hundreds more people would die a day.

5. You can track what cause your blood goes to.

This is especially cool. If you download the Red Cross app on your phone, you can see what they do with your blood and what good it makes in the world.

6. It can be, sort of, a bucket list thing.

If donating (often) isn't a goal of yours — or at least a one-time bucket list thing — it should be! It doesn't do any bad to you, just takes up a few minutes of your day. Then, it's just another thing to feel mentally positive about. It feels good to check things off your bucket list or achieve goals.

7. You get to learn what your blood type is

When I first donated blood, I found out I was O-. Having that blood type means you can donate to anyone with any blood type! It's often used for trauma victims and people that are in serious need of immediate blood transfusions. How cool is that?

Donating blood could save a life. If you have just 20 minutes of time and some spare blood (which, I assure you, you have) check out Redcross.org and donate! Imagine 20 minutes of your life saving 50 years of someone else's.

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If You've Been Thinking About Donating Blood, Here Are 7 More Reasons Why You Should

These reasons are basically scientifically proven; I didn't make the rules.

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1. It really doesn't hurt.

2. They give you (free) snacks afterwards.

3. They (the employees) don't treat you like just another person.

4. You feel good afterwards.

5. You can track what cause your blood goes to.

6. It can be, sort of, a bucket list thing.

7. You get to learn what your blood type is

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Run Around Clanging Pots and Pans in Everyone's Face

Eat the Last Few Pigs in a Blanket

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Smash Things Against a Wall

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Call Your Mother

Throw a Coffee Table Out a Window

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Swan Dive into a Nearly Freezing Body of Water

Take a Shot

Time to be merry and bright.

"First Noel" by Leslie Odom, Jr

"A Holly Jolly Christmas" by Burl Ives

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Kelly Clarkson

"All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey

"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home" by Michael Buble

"Last Christmas" by Taylor Swift

"The Christmas Song" by Josh Groban

"White Christmas" by Idina Menzel

"O Holy Night" by David Archuleta

"Believe" by Josh Groban

"Les cloches du hameau" by Celine Dion

Or at least try to do.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

2. I will look decent for class.

3. I will go to the gym more.

4. I will go to the library and study more.

5. I will meet new people.

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

2. Disappointed you let it get this bad

3. Distracted: When a 10-Minute Break Becomes an Hour

4. When the Yearning for Sleep Sneaks Up

5. In the words of Lorelai Gilmore "Coffee, Coffee, Coffee"

Oh, so done.

You need sleep, but also have 13 things due in the span of 4 days.

1. When it's December 1 and you have seven things due, three exams, and haven't slept in three days.

2. So you stress.

3. And cry.

4. Then call your mom to cry some more.

5. After the pep talk, you feel determined to get everything done.

6. But, now you're tired.

7. And really hungry.

8. Suddenly, it's 2 a.m. and you have only written three sentences and your paper is due in the morning.

9. You've made it to Friday... somehow.

10. Then Sunday hits and you find yourself back at the Lib.

11. So you cry some more.

12. But, you fight through the tears to get everything done because you're determined.

13. In the end, you feel on top of the world because you made it through the last week of class alive.

14. But, now it's finals week so good luck.

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