Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Describe your experience of giving blood.

In December of last year, I visited a blood donation center and donated blood for the 55th time. I received a silver badge for my 30th donation, and a gold badge for my 50th. To tell the truth, I donated blood at first because they gave away freebies like gift certificates and movie tickets. But as the number of donation piled up, I stated gunning for silver and gold badges. These days, I give blood on the regular about 4 to 5 times each year.

You can make an appointment to donate blood. If you don't, you have to take a number and wait for your turn. When they call your number, they check your ID, take your blood pressure, and run a blood test. If you have registered your fingerprints, you don't need ID. Donating blood is its own reward, but you also get a certification and a free gift. That makes giving blood a twofer. You can help others and receive a gift.

Have you ever donated blood?

Sure. I do it a couple of times each year.

Oh, I see. Where do you usually go to donate?

There's a blood donation center near my office.

I've heard that donating blood is good for you.

So I hear. They say it gives a boost to your health.