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I only went to give blood for the first time when I was 23. I had wanted to do it for a few years, but never seemed to have the time or energy. On this occasion, however, the blood people had come... more

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  • 82 of 82 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 7 DixieChick10

    Member since 14/08/2007

    Reviews written: 300

    5 Stars How To Save A Life! Review with images 30/03/2009
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages You're Saving A Life, For Most People It's Quick and Painless

    Disadvantages Disadvantages It's not quick and painless with me :D

    How To Save A Life! For a couple of days now I have been struggling to find something to review, I didn’t really want to do another Top 10... review, and I really didn’t want to go back to my comfort zone and do another music review. Today (Monday) as always I have a day off from college and I usually spend the day catching up with my homework or doing what most teenagers enjoy doing most, absolutely nothing. Today however, I had to wake up early (before noon), get ready and take the long walk out to the car and go to the next village and do something amazing, I gave blood. This is my third ... more
  • 58 of 58 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    groovyem100

    5 Stars The easiest way to save lives Review with images 11/05/2008
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages doesn't hurt half as much as you may think, helps so many people

    Disadvantages Disadvantages some people may experience side effects

    Giving blood was something I always wanted to try, so as soon as I turned 17 I decided to register as a blood donor with the National Blood Service. It has always struck me as a very worthy cause as you are actually giving something essential for the survival of less fortunate people. I have now donated 3 times, all of which being positive experiences and I would highly recommend giving it a go. A bit of info about blood groups The ABO system is what determines the letter in our blood group. There are four types of group A, B, AB and O. Everyone has things called antigens on the surface of ... more
  • 101 of 101 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    ciaomeister1

    5 Stars Apparently I do something amazing 13/05/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages It could save a life

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Takes an hour of your life

    + Why I started Giving Blood + I had never really considered giving blood until I was in my thirties, despite the fact that members of my family had done so. Then someone close to me, who had been a blood donor, became ill and could no longer give blood. It was at this point that I started to give blood, to take his place. + The First Time + I started giving blood in 2004. I found out that there was a blood donor session at my local leisure centre and simply turned up. The first time that you give blood you are asked to complete a form with your details and questions about your health and ... more
  • 112 of 112 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 7 ilusvm

    Member since 08/09/2004

    Reviews written: 250

    5 Stars Today I saved a life. Maybe even two or three! 31/10/2009
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Saves lives, usually painless, only takes an hour of your time, makes you feel good.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages for some people there can be slight discomfort

    Today I saved a life. Maybe even two or three! I did this by donating blood. Blood donation is something I have always been very aware of. Both my parents and my Grandparents had always donated blood when they were able to and I remember going to the sessions with my dad when I was younger and the nurse would let me have a squidge of the bag of blood! Perhaps this is why I have absolutely no issues with blood or needles! To donate blood you need to be between 17 and 65, in good health and not pregnant. There are many other factors that can effect your eligibility to give blood, such as tattoos ... more
  • 77 of 77 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    jennybosson

    5 Stars Getting Blood out of Stones, Smiths, Williams etc Review with images 11/10/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages You save peoples' lives. And it's a great feeling.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages NONE - so go and do it now!

    Last night I got in from work, made dinner and saved a life or two! What did you do? I hope this review will give you information about giving blood and an insight into a typical donation trip. I will try to provide all the information you would need to be able to make a decision and give you the peace of mind as that may be the only thing that is holding you back. And if I manage to convince one of you to go and donate then I have been successful. Let me tell you a bit about who takes your blood. The National Blood Service ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ NOTE: Information taken from the website ... more