GI: Blood drive? Calling Fuman

[Fobio]

Anyone up for another blood drive?

Fuman?

[sicsol]

Yes. Square One works for me.

[jaimie08mazda3]

ummmm in february :chuckle

[Fuman]

Just Call / MSN me, lol.

sure, I am in. Friday works best since I am in Waterloo.
Early Nov if you guys are cool with it. (Mid term Exams end first week of Nov)

I just finish being sick a week ago, good timing!

[SpeedBaby]

Also, for those who don't know, there is also a possibility to register in the database of stem cell and bone marrow. Unlike blood donation policies which restrict ppl from donating blood based on many parameters, the restrictions for bone marrow donation are age, certain medical history, and weight/height.

You don't have to donate right away, all you have to do is send in a sample and you will be registered in a donor data base. If you will ever be matched with a patient requiring a transplant you will be notified, but you can always say no if at that point your situation changes.

And just like a blood donation, a bone marrow transplant can save a life.

More information here (http://www.blood.ca/CentreApps/Internet/UW_V502_MainEngine.nsf/page/E_ubmdrPKG-intro?OpenDocument&CloseMenu)

[S.F.W.]

November works for me.

[Fobio]

Early Nov works for me too. Can you set this up Fuman?

[bhrm]

Also, for those who don't know, there is also a possibility to register in the database of stem cell and bone marrow. Unlike blood donation policies which restrict ppl from donating blood based on many parameters, the restrictions for bone marrow donation are age, certain medical history, and weight/height.

You don't have to donate right away, all you have to do is send in a sample and you will be registered in a donor data base. If you will ever be matched with a patient requiring a transplant you will be notified, but you can always say no if at that point your situation changes.

And just like a blood donation, a bone marrow transplant can save a life.

More information here (http://www.blood.ca/CentreApps/Internet/UW_V502_MainEngine.nsf/page/E_ubmdrPKG-intro?OpenDocument&CloseMenu)


I heard the demand is high for South Asian decent bone marrow transplants, not many donate or are part of the database and many people on wait lists require.

[SilentJay]

A worthy cause - maybe we can get a TM3 group over to Sq. 1 before christmas again :)

[Fobio]

Let's set a date and time. Who else is in for early Nov?

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[She_Prime]

Had low hemoglobin issues the last time I tried to donate but I'll start taking some iron again to get boosted up for this!


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[Fuman]

Thanks Speedbaby, I'll check out the bone marrow link.
Nov 6th Evening (time unconfirmed, I got to book it).
Location: Square 1. I'll call tomorrow or tuesday.

I'll start a new thread in Mini-meets. When I get it booked.

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2. Fobio
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[PCLoadLetter]

Dang I'm working until 10:30 but will try leaving early depending on the time it's booked for.

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[She_Prime]

Hmm have to 50/50 it now too! Dad's getting knee replacement surgery on that day and with him being in hospital I'm the only driver in the house (which means trips to and from the hospital)

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[Broli]

i sadly cannot make that day


still, this is awesome and i was thinking about this

[Fuman]

are people good with the week after? or should I just keep it as is?

[skunk2]

im in on this....my gf had 2 transfusions this year, it would be nice if we could give back. Im in as long as it's in the evening after work.

[Fuman]

done,
see you guys there!
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?p=520010