when i was born i lost 1/5 of my blood and needed transfusions urgently. without the people out there who donate who knows what would have happened. from me and on behalf of all of us who ever have or ever will need blood: thank you to the donors who make sure that there will always be a supply ❤️.
I donated blood for the first time in November 2022 at the age of 20. So glad I did it because I have a friend who donates whenever he can. I faced my fear and CONQUERED it.
I donated today and the tech was telling me about this video from his training. I donate because I loss my friend to a tainted blood transfusion she received for her Sickle Cell treatment and about 2 yrs ago I loss another friend due to complications after a transfusion she received because of Sickle Cell. I donate in their honor. I wish more people realized that you don't have to donate during a crisis. There is always a need no matter what your blood type is. Also... I beat my personal record and filled my bag in 3mins and 43 seconds.
I’m 16 and will be donating for my first time next week. This video has made me so much more confident and Passionate towards blood donating! Before this I was scared and a little skeptical but now that I’ve seen this it’s a done deal.
Same I'm 16 and I donated for the first time on Thursday and it made me feel good about myself that I can help someone that needs it I know I'll do it more often over couple of years
my English teacher made us watch this video for our in-service test. It was so moving that I held back tears😢😢 Almost my whole class was moved while watching it. It makes me want to give blood now.😢❤️
Be donating blood soon for the first time for my sister in law while shes pregnant.. and watching this give me an opportunity to help my family.. its an honor❤️❤️❤️❤️
I’m so proud of what I do and blessed to have the opportunity to be a part of ARC-One Solutions. Thank you for sharing this! There is no better motivator to do things the best way possible on my side! 😍
Don't let these people lay a finger on you.!They are lying.Blood donation is a painful violent abuse of the body and you need to reconsider this before it's too late! These people have no right to invade high schools and procede to make many young people bleed like geysers. Blood donation hurts a lot and will leave you feeling dizzy,disoriented,sick to your stomach and you could even lose consciousness. Happens all the time. That needle is in you for 10 to 15 minutes or longer. One of my friends friends did this and he wound up collapsing on a soccer field and had to be carted off on a stretcher. Same thing happened to a customer at my place of work.They throw away at least half of what they take anyway. The idea of having someone stab a sharp object into my body and take out my DNA and everything that makes me unique and an individual has always scared me senseless. I live in fear that my friends will fall victim to this and I will never be able to think of them the same way again because when you do this you're giving away something you can never get back your DNA and your family heritage. Once you do this, you can't change your mind the next day and take back the life that has been savagely ripped out of you. My stepfather got hepatitis C from this.These people abuse young people and I am writing this because I have an obligation to say these truths that I know in hopes that I can save someone from making a mistake they can't take back. Don't give yourself away!
@@joeadams4752 Hep C spreads through blood, right, true, but wouldn't they CHECK your blood for Hep C before they even consider letting you donate? And also, only 38% of people are eligible because, they have CONDITIONS that DISQUALIFY them.
This is why I've started donating blood! Helping people where I can is an amazing feeling to me. I have B- blood and I just did my 9th donation and can't wait to donate more in the future!
I wish more people would make it a point to donate since you never know if/when it’ll be you who needs a transfusion. My goal is to donate 3 times per year, and plasma more than that since I’m AB+ (the universal plasma donor).
im 17 donating blood for the first time tomorrow and I was so excited to do it but im not gonna lie im nervous this Literally made me tear up im ready.
I'm 66 and have 183 lifetime units with 187 visits - 2 visits were deferred because of low blood iron and 2 because of low blood pressure. Drink a bottle or two of water ahead of time, it helps. It's amazing to me how fast they set up their equipment, it's like a military operation. I wouldn't be surprised if some of the blood techs have had, or will have, military service. If you pass the health questionnaire, the main thing is to ask the blood tech any questions you may have before, during and after the donation - there is no such thing as a dumb question, and they want you to feel comfortable. Make sure to stay 15 minutes at the snack bar after donating. There's a chance your blood could save someone's life, but if not, it is vital that we all do the right thing for others and donate as often as possible. Keep up the good work!
Estoy realizando mi tesis sobre la promoción de la donación de sangre y llegué a este video! L O A M É!!!! es una hermosa y muy buena idea para que los donantes primerizos puedan volverse repetidos altruistas. Gracias gracias gracias I am doing my thesis on promoting blood donation and I came to this video! I LOVED IT!!!! It is a beautiful and very good idea for first time donors to become repeat altruists. Thank you thank you thank you
I would LOVE to donate blood, but since I'm gay, here in the US they don't allow me to, unless I abstain from s** for at least 3 months. In 2020 when I first got COVID-19 pre-vaccine, I wanted to donate plasma, since it was very encouraged for COVID-19 survivors to do it for the antibody treatment on other patients, but I was still not allowed to due to my sexuality. Oh well, I guess stigmas and stereotypes are more important than helping people🙃
We agree that blood donation eligibility shouldn’t be determined by sexual orientation and are committed to working toward achieving this goal. Learn more: www.RedCrossBlood.org/LGBTQ
Honestly just lie and say you haven't. You know rather or not you are at-risk of HIV and the blood is tested before it's given to someone in need. Sadly, the FDA requires that active gay/bi men be deferred, it's outdated and most blood centers would drop the requirement if they had the choice.
Hmmmm. Probably to pay the highly trained and educated professionals that are able to safely do procedures using blood transfusions, and to fund the high tech medical devices and sterile environments found in hospitals. Dumb question.
An ounze of prevention is worth a pound of cure.....eating organic and fasting from processed foods will reduce cancer....and strengthen immune system...having said that...then blood donation should be a final resort rather than the primary means to fight cancer...having said that i have donated 15 units thus far and will continue if precious children will survive cancer as a result of the donation. Hoping the incidence of cancer reduces as health and faith good sound morals overrides foolish neglect and arrogance in more people. 🙏
I’m donating for the first time today in my life. I’m 16. This video made me emotional. I’m ready 🥺
I’m donating for the first time next week. I’m 17. I wanted to do it in 2019 but i couldn’t because I used to wight 110 and I had to be 124🥺
when i was born i lost 1/5 of my blood and needed transfusions urgently. without the people out there who donate who knows what would have happened. from me and on behalf of all of us who ever have or ever will need blood: thank you to the donors who make sure that there will always be a supply ❤️.
I donated blood for the first time in November 2022 at the age of 20. So glad I did it because I have a friend who donates whenever he can. I faced my fear and CONQUERED it.
I donated today and the tech was telling me about this video from his training.
I donate because I loss my friend to a tainted blood transfusion she received for her Sickle Cell treatment and about 2 yrs ago I loss another friend due to complications after a transfusion she received because of Sickle Cell.
I donate in their honor. I wish more people realized that you don't have to donate during a crisis. There is always a need no matter what your blood type is.
Also... I beat my personal record and filled my bag in 3mins and 43 seconds.
That’s amazing! I never beat four minutes, lol!
I’m 16 and will be donating for my first time next week. This video has made me so much more confident and Passionate towards blood donating! Before this I was scared and a little skeptical but now that I’ve seen this it’s a done deal.
Same I'm 16 and I donated for the first time on Thursday and it made me feel good about myself that I can help someone that needs it I know I'll do it more often over couple of years
my English teacher made us watch this video for our in-service test. It was so moving that I held back tears😢😢
Almost my whole class was moved while watching it. It makes me want to give blood now.😢❤️
Don't do it. Trust me, please.
@@rodneystanger1651 Why???
@@pastisvodka3202 It takes a lot more out of you than they tell you, and it's just not healthy, especially if you do it often.
I’ve been a blood donor for over 50 years. I now donate platelets. Got 12 in this year I will continue to donate as long as I’m
Able.
I'm donating tomorrow for the first time. I'm terrified of needles, but I hope this video can help me get through it
Be donating blood soon for the first time for my sister in law while shes pregnant.. and watching this give me an opportunity to help my family.. its an honor❤️❤️❤️❤️
It felt right watching this after my donation today
I'm donating tomorrow. I haven't thought about this part of the process. I just wanted to help out. These kids really put it into perspective
I’m so proud of what I do and blessed to have the opportunity to be a part of ARC-One Solutions. Thank you for sharing this! There is no better motivator to do things the best way possible on my side! 😍
17 and donating for the first time today. This makes me feel so much better💗💗
What was was it like!! Did the needle hurt
@@asmrwithbm i got a training nurse so a little bit but it wasn’t bad at all!!
Somebody save my life too and now I am in the blood donation journey
Looking foward to donating blood once I am 16 (I have parents perms). I have O- so I will do Red Cell Donation.
Don't let these people lay a finger on you.!They are lying.Blood donation is a painful violent abuse of the body and you need to reconsider this before it's too late!
These people have no right to invade high schools and procede to make many young people bleed like geysers.
Blood donation hurts a lot and will leave you feeling dizzy,disoriented,sick to your stomach and you could even lose consciousness.
Happens all the time. That needle is in you for 10 to 15 minutes or longer.
One of my friends friends did this and he wound up collapsing on a soccer field and had to be carted off on a stretcher.
Same thing happened to a customer at my place of work.They throw away at least half of what they take anyway.
The idea of having someone stab a sharp object into my body and take out my DNA and everything that makes me unique and an individual has always scared me senseless. I live in fear that my friends will fall victim to this and I will never be able to think of them the same way again because when you do this you're giving away something you can never get back your DNA and your family heritage.
Once you do this, you can't change your mind the next day and take back the life that has been savagely ripped out of you. My stepfather got hepatitis C from this.These people abuse young people and I am writing this because I have an obligation to say these truths that I know in hopes that I can save someone from making a mistake they can't take back.
Don't give yourself away!
@@joeadams4752 Hep C spreads through blood, right, true, but wouldn't they CHECK your blood for Hep C before they even consider letting you donate? And also, only 38% of people are eligible because, they have CONDITIONS that DISQUALIFY them.
@@joeadams4752 You sound like a nut job
@@joeadams4752 lolololololol....forgot the meds today?
@@joeadams4752 Listen to this man, he speaks truth.
This is why I've started donating blood! Helping people where I can is an amazing feeling to me. I have B- blood and I just did my 9th donation and can't wait to donate more in the future!
I'm from Sri Lanka and i have donated blood for 32 times now I'm 34 years old and willing to donate till 60 years old
The blood donor app has made the process of scheduling and find a blood drive so easy.
I wish more people would make it a point to donate since you never know if/when it’ll be you who needs a transfusion.
My goal is to donate 3 times per year, and plasma more than that since I’m AB+ (the universal plasma donor).
Donating in a few days,got a transfusion when I was a baby,thought I would pay it forward.
I donorste blood for the first time it was good to give of my self which is a part of myself to help 3 people at the same Time
Let's help save lives
i tried to donate today, but i was a bit under the hemoglobin requirement. i’m trying to up my iron and donate next time my school does a drive :)
im 17 donating blood for the first time tomorrow and I was so excited to do it but im not gonna lie im nervous this Literally made me tear up im ready.
I'm 66 and have 183 lifetime units with 187 visits - 2 visits were deferred because of low blood iron and 2 because of low blood pressure. Drink a bottle or two of water ahead of time, it helps. It's amazing to me how fast they set up their equipment, it's like a military operation. I wouldn't be surprised if some of the blood techs have had, or will have, military service. If you pass the health questionnaire, the main thing is to ask the blood tech any questions you may have before, during and after the donation - there is no such thing as a dumb question, and they want you to feel comfortable. Make sure to stay 15 minutes at the snack bar after donating. There's a chance your blood could save someone's life, but if not, it is vital that we all do the right thing for others and donate as often as possible. Keep up the good work!
Am I the only one that cries when I watch this?
I had to retire from being a blood donor because now I'm an aunt to a little boy and it's hard to for my grandma to drive me to all these places
Estoy realizando mi tesis sobre la promoción de la donación de sangre y llegué a este video! L O A M É!!!! es una hermosa y muy buena idea para que los donantes primerizos puedan volverse repetidos altruistas.
Gracias gracias gracias
I am doing my thesis on promoting blood donation and I came to this video! I LOVED IT!!!! It is a beautiful and very good idea for first time donors to become repeat altruists.
Thank you thank you thank you
You all are so so awesome ❣️
I love this so much.
Needle phobic 58 years old No Way in Hell Everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr..
My recent blood donation didn't show up on my donor app
I would LOVE to donate blood, but since I'm gay, here in the US they don't allow me to, unless I abstain from s** for at least 3 months. In 2020 when I first got COVID-19 pre-vaccine, I wanted to donate plasma, since it was very encouraged for COVID-19 survivors to do it for the antibody treatment on other patients, but I was still not allowed to due to my sexuality. Oh well, I guess stigmas and stereotypes are more important than helping people🙃
We agree that blood donation eligibility shouldn’t be determined by sexual orientation and are committed to working toward achieving this goal. Learn more: www.RedCrossBlood.org/LGBTQ
Honestly just lie and say you haven't. You know rather or not you are at-risk of HIV and the blood is tested before it's given to someone in need. Sadly, the FDA requires that active gay/bi men be deferred, it's outdated and most blood centers would drop the requirement if they had the choice.
Explain the economics of it. Why does a hospital charge you for something that was given to them.
Hmmmm.
Probably to pay the highly trained and educated professionals that are able to safely do procedures using blood transfusions, and to fund the high tech medical devices and sterile environments found in hospitals.
Dumb question.
Where I can more videos like this? I want to share with so many future blood donors
Why is the needle left in? Cant they use a needle with a catheter on it? Itd be less uncomfortable
Hi, I need financial help, can someone help us?
I want to donate, but only if my blood goes to a minority.
80 proof
An ounze of prevention is worth a pound of cure.....eating organic and fasting from processed foods will reduce cancer....and strengthen immune system...having said that...then blood donation should be a final resort rather than the primary means to fight cancer...having said that i have donated 15 units thus far and will continue if precious children will survive cancer as a result of the donation. Hoping the incidence of cancer reduces as health and faith good sound morals overrides foolish neglect and arrogance in more people. 🙏
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Lol