In the Chicago area, because of the blizzard blood donations are really needed right now. I was devastated to find out that because of my cancer diagnosis I am no longer able to donate blood. This is something I have watched my father do since I was old enough to remember and that I couldn't wait to be old enough to do. When I turned 16, I was anemic and unable to donate but I kept trying. Occasionally, I still would get turned down, either due to my anemia or because my blood pressure was too low, but I donated on a regular basis. To be told I cannot donate until I am "5-years cancer free" was just another way this cancer-thing sucks!
Go to Heartland Blood Center and donate blood. They need it! I would do it but I can't - not yet.
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