I don't have time.
Donating blood can take less time than going to lunch or watching a TV program. In less than one hour, you can help save up to three lives.
I'm afraid of needles.
The amount of pain you will feel when the needle is inserted is comparable to pulling one hair out of your arm. Once the needle is in position, the pain goes away. Any pain from the needle is far outweighed by the gratifying feeling of helping someone live.
I hate the sight of blood.
All you have to do is look away while the blood is being drawn. The bag is placed below the chair so you don't have to see it being filled.
I might faint.
Most people do not experience any ill effects from donating blood. Drinking lots of fluids and eating a well-balanced meal prior to donating will help prevent any reactions. Most fainting is the result of a psychological response. If you think you are going to faint, you probably will. Similarly, if you think you aren't going to faint, you probably won't.
Someone else will do it.
An estimated 80 percent of us will need a blood product by the time we reach age 70. That is a big number compared to the four percent of eligible donors who choose to donate. In addition, up to 70 percent of donors donate only one time.
We should all be grateful as human beings, that we are fortunate to ‘have’ blood, ‘unlike’ some.
Blood has the important job of transporting oxygen, nutrients and heat to the different tissues and organs throughout your body. It also carries waste to the lungs, liver and kidneys for disposal. In addition, it helps your body fight infection and heal wounds. Without blood, we cannot live. Blood can only be obtained from healthy adult people. Therefore, blood donors are incredibly important to our community.
