Shed Some Blood

I donated blood early this month, a second take on a bloodletting drive we have at UP ERG. In cooperation with National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI), our organization continues to support this cause. I, myself, found how crucial each pack of blood is. As the VP for Externals last year, I had a number of encounters with members and alumni in need of blood donors, and guess what, we were able to give it through NKTI. Each request was a letter away.

*Look for a bloodletting ad and find your way to it!*

*Doesn't hurt at all, even went straight to my night shift @ call center w/o sleep.*

*Cool freebies I got - a tumbler, a baller and a pillow!*

It was always a drag to convince first time donors. They think a bag is a lot of blood. They think it will handicap them for the rest of their day. They think it hurts a lot. Take it from me, donated twice already, there is nothing to be afraid off. They have a lot of freebies plus, you will feel refreshed after your body regenerated the lost blood. It’s a very cool feeling and at the same time, you are helping somebody needy out there. Go and give your first bag to a bloodletting drive near your place, or drop by a near hospital!