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Three gallons of blood

I reached a milestone yesterday: I donated my 24^th pint of blood — 3 gallons!¹ I used to have a rule: no talking about needles while I’m driving.² We want to keep the driver conscious. I decided my fear of needles wasn’t optimal and decided to donate blood to get over it.

My plan worked, and along the way, I wrote the post on donating blood for wimps and I played an important role in saving lives.

If you want to donate blood, too, but think you might want a donor buddy, feel free to contact me. We can do this!

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That’s about twice as much blood currently flowing through my body.
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Not an easy rule to follow with at least 80% then headed to working in hospitals?

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June 30, 2018

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A No. 1 Day!

I was No. 1 at the blood drive this morning.¹ :-)

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Yeah, there’s even fine print for this simple statement. I was fourth to give blood. The three ahead of me went straight into the medical information booths without having to wait. Still, I arrived before the volunteer who signs donors in, hands out the medical information booklets, and gives the queue numbers.

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Brent Logan

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October 14, 2015

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It was a sign

There was a bloodmobile parked across the street from Starbucks. It was a sign.

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December 28, 2014

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Friday Afternoon Superhero

My online bio claims:

Engineer. Lawyer. WordPress geek. Bicycle commuter. Blood donor. Snapshooter extraordinaire.

Today, I renewed my commitment to giving blood. In a couple of hours,¹ I saved up to three lives.²

I’m disappointed that I haven’t been able to convince anyone to go with me, but I hold out hope. Will you join me next time?³

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Including my walk to and from the Hillsboro public library, which is right next to my Dawson Creek “photo spot.” My traditional reward at Starbucks afterward might have taken a little extra time. :-)
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What did you accomplish this afternoon? ;-)
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I’ll adjust my schedule. I’ll talk you through it. I’ve already written on giving blood for wimps.

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Brent Logan

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May 30, 2014

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Season of Giving

Please join me in giving blood. It doesn’t cost anything but a little time.¹ In return, you get that warm feeling from knowing you helped someone who really needed it.

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Today, I gave a unit in 4 minutes, 13 seconds. That’s fast! Well, that, plus a bunch of time because I was a drop-in instead of getting an appointment.

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Brent Logan

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December 20, 2013

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Breaking In Another Donor Card

Beginning my third gallon of blood, I started a new donor card.

I decided it was time to try something different. Instead of following my Wimp’s Guide to Giving Blood, I sat up like everyone else and even looked at my arm after¹ the needle was in.

Woo hoo! I didn’t feel faint. Maybe this is my new normal.²

How can I encourage you to join me next time?

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No, I didn’t watch them put the needle in. I was being brave, not masochistic.
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After 16 donations, maybe my fear of needles is starting to decrease. :-)

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Brent Logan

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September 6, 2013

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