skybytch 259 #1 July 21, 2003 Eric Denney has O negative blood. He's used so much that the Riverside blood bank ran out and they are now having to get it from San Bernadino. He's going to need more. I know nothing about getting a blood donation to a specific place or person, but I know that O negative is rare. If you have O negative blood, are willing to donate and can make it out to the Riverside or San Bernadino blood banks (or somehow specify that your donation is to go there and be for Eric), please do. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #2 July 21, 2003 I'm O-Neg but I'm in Oklahoma. C'mon, SoCal jumpers. Pitch in and help a brother in need out!Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #3 July 21, 2003 Hey all. Even if you're not O-neg go donate blood anyway. It's always a good thing to do. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hipgnosis 0 #4 July 21, 2003 It should be pointed out that while type O-Negative people are considered "universal donors" as their blood can be donated to anyone else. http://www.americasblood.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=display.showpage&pageID=13#universal_blood_type Unfortunately, they can only receive blood from other type O-Negative people (8% of the US). So if you are able to and are type O-Negative, please give some blood! Bill M Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #5 July 21, 2003 I'm O positive - I get all confused with this stuff... If that works, let me know, and I'll drive out tomorrow and donate. If it doesn't, I will make a point to call the local center and get some blood donated on his behalf. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #6 July 21, 2003 QuoteHey all. Even if you're not O-neg go donate blood anyway. It's always a good thing to do. I have O+ blood. If I donate in Eric's name will his account be given credit? Even if he, himself, cannot use it? Anyone know? ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #7 July 21, 2003 QuoteQuoteHey all. Even if you're not O-neg go donate blood anyway. It's always a good thing to do. I have O+ blood. If I donate in Eric's name will his account be given credit? Even if he, himself, cannot use it? Anyone know? ltdiver Unless they have changed, he will get credit at the rate of 2 donations for each unit used. Anyone can give in his name. 10 gal. donor. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #8 July 21, 2003 I got to admit, I have no idea what type of blood I have. The school I attend is always looking for victims to poke and prod to train students. Im gonna volunteer first thing tomorrow and find out. If by chance ....... Im close to LA so dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #9 July 21, 2003 QuoteQuoteQuoteHey all. Even if you're not O-neg go donate blood anyway. It's always a good thing to do. I have O+ blood. If I donate in Eric's name will his account be given credit? Even if he, himself, cannot use it? Anyone know? ltdiver Unless they have changed, he will get credit at the rate of 2 donations for each unit used. Anyone can give in his name. 10 gal. donor. Sparky Thanks Sparky! Let's ALL donate this week and give the account credit to Eric Denney. He's at the Riverside County Regional Medical Center at 26520 Cactus Avenue, Moreno Valley, CA 92555 (909) 486-4000. Let's show Eric and those at the Blood Bank what a wonderful family he has! I'm going tomorrow. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #10 July 21, 2003 I'm the same i havn't a clue what my blood type is b/c i am violently afriad of needles. I have the whole week off so i am gonna go find out what mine is. whats the fastest way to get typed?I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base311 0 #11 July 21, 2003 Viking: find your nearest local American Red Cross donation center... http://www.redcross.org/donate/give/ Wow Sparky... 10 gallons is waaaaay commendable.... you've been at this a while, huh? More power to you. Makes my measly 2+ gal seem wimpy by contrast. Awesome! Gardner Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 26 #12 July 21, 2003 I'm O-, but living a bit far, and having lived in the UK for 3 years, I cant give blood in North America anymore because of the BSE scare........Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #13 July 21, 2003 Viking, They'll type you there at the donation center. No problem. I remember my first time giving blood. A little scary (I too hate needles), but also a bit intriguing (I love to watch medical procedures). Giving blood is old hat now...AND they give you cookies!! :^) ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #14 July 21, 2003 I just called my local blood bank, and no-one can take mine right now because of the meds. Damn it. Damn it to hell. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Girlfalldown 0 #15 July 21, 2003 I'm O- but I live in Northern California. Can it be transferred down somehow? Is there some kind of account number he has? I used to give blood all the time but have been slacking lateley... -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 26 #16 July 21, 2003 QuoteAND they give you cookies!! :^) In Canada, they give you donuts! Go give blood guys, wether in SoCal or anywhere... its a good Karma thing....Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,174 #17 July 21, 2003 Even if you're in NoCal (or Massachusetts), consider that if LA is borrowing from San Diego, they're probably borrowing from farther north. Which makes your blood a potential either for borrowing, or else as a resource for some other blood center, in between, which is considering whether it should ship some O- to the LA area. It's the right thing to do, and in this case, and in your situation, particularly so. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DTOXX 0 #18 July 21, 2003 I am O-, negative CMV, negative Rh and I am due to donate again. (The bank uses my blood for prematue babies) I will donate today and apply it as follows. "credti to Eric Denney. He's at the Riverside County Regional Medical Center at 26520 Cactus Avenue, Moreno Valley, CA 92555 (909) 486-4000. " I am currently at 7½ gallons donated. ------- D.T. Holder SIMstudy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #19 July 21, 2003 LISA, HAVE THEY LOOKED INTO APHRESIS? that is where they take the platelettes anyone can donate them to anyone else and they are able to be stored longer! sorry if this has been posted already I just saw your first post and had to respond. I use to give aphresis in s. Ga.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #20 July 21, 2003 Quote I got to admit, I have no idea what type of blood I have. The school I attend is always looking for victims to poke and prod to train students. Im gonna volunteer first thing tomorrow and find out. If by chance ....... Im close to LA so dropdeded I wish I could donate again, but I was told I need to wait a full year after coming back form korea! I still have to wait 30 more days!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #21 July 21, 2003 I believe that I am O positive, but I wanted to donate blood to my local hospital, anyway. I went to this site to find out more information http://www.bloodcenters.org/donating/blood.htm In researching it on the internet, I saw that I am about 10-15 lbs. under their weight requirements. (I do seem to become lightheaded when I get blood drawn for tests, but why?) Also, those that have traveled to malarial areas cannot donate for a year! My question is why is there a weight requirement? Can anyone tell me? What if I need to donate blood to someone in my family someday? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 26 #22 July 21, 2003 If you want to give blood, call them and ask about the weight limit.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #23 July 21, 2003 QuoteI'm O- but I live in Northern California. Can it be transferred down somehow? Is there some kind of account number he has? I used to give blood all the time but have been slacking lateley... Yeah, what with surgery and stuff... I'm O- too. Actually, that's good to know. I donate a couple times a year. Usually when I see the bloodmobile and I have time. I do the apheresis thing maybe once a year, but that's a serious time commitment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #24 July 21, 2003 To everyone who is very small (under 110 lbs.) and wants to donate blood: I called around and was told anyone under 110 lbs. WILL NOT be ALLOWED to donate blood at all to the Red Cross due to FDA regulations. They explained that donating could be dangerous to the donor under 110 lbs. as the volume of blood needed would be too much blood to "safely" lose. They said basically that the donor could get sick as the smaller body could not handle it. Sorry, small people. At 95-100 lbs., I feel your frustration, but they will still take your monetary donations! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DTOXX 0 #25 July 22, 2003 Well I've got a cotton ball stuck to my arm and I'm missing a pint of blood. (No Clay, we're not talking sex) I was told by my local blood bank that the Riverside hospital does not accept credits. ??? There is however more O- in supply. ------- D.T. Holder SIMstudy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
