I have just completed my 100th blood donation. I donate blood once a fortnight.
A nurse puts a needle into a vein in my arm. The needle is attached to a machine. The machine removes some of my blood. It then separates all the plasma and platelets and collects them in a bag. The rest of my blood is returned to my body.
It takes about an hour. I get served with coffee and biscuits or crackers and cheese.
The whole process is painless.
I made my donation last Thursday. The day before the terrible terror attack in Christchurch where 50 people died, and 50 other people were seriously injured. That event reminded me of how important it is that people choose to donate blood. Many people need these blood products to stay alive.
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