tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783532956727448301.post4702225026070318924..comments2023-11-02T05:56:52.286-05:00Comments on Greater Chicago Red Cross Blog: Who Needs a Reason to Donate Blood?The American Red Cross of Greater Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16251710483969449176noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783532956727448301.post-12362024815939050692011-12-14T10:11:34.113-06:002011-12-14T10:11:34.113-06:00Thank you for your comment! So rarely do we get th...Thank you for your comment! So rarely do we get the chance to meet the people who benefit from blood donations. The major uses for donated blood include treatment for cancer, heart and blood vessel disease, and disease of the gastrointestinal tract. Blood is also needed to treat victims of major emergencies like car accidents. Donating blood has also been shown to reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease, and improve cardiovascular health. Thanks to all those out there who donate blood!The American Red Cross of Greater Chicagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16251710483969449176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783532956727448301.post-72526893733827545052011-11-19T05:17:28.552-06:002011-11-19T05:17:28.552-06:00Hi..
Thank you for donating blood! I received ove...Hi..<br /><br />Thank you for donating blood! I received over 130 units of blood and many platelet transfusions as part of my treatment for acute myelogenous leukemia. It is so incredible to me that strangers donate a part of themselves to help someone who will most likely never have the chance to thank them.<br />I gave blood and platelets prior to my diagnosis, and you are so right...it feels wonderful to be able to give such an important gift. I recently starting having therapeutic phlebotomies because my iron is too high due to the transfusions. When I walked into the clinic, I got teary...now that I had experienced what it felt like to be on the receiving end of transfusions, the clinic took on a greater meaning to me.<br />Thank you for giving and for encouraging others. I always looked forward to my transfusions because they gave me energy, got rid of my anemia headaches and made the whole process of fighting cancer seem more doable...<br /><br />Thanks<br />___________<br />MichelleiPhone Caseshttp://sarawholesaler.com/iphone-cases-covers-wholesale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com