Blood Run

**The Stranger:Me** · 5th October 2005, 11:45

You may have noticed the Blood Run listed on the events calendar.

Come on people please support the Blood Bank and get a free chocolate biscuit.

Sorry buggy, can't give blood with STD's

**bugjuice** · 5th October 2005, 11:54

that's just hype and rumours.. I'm as clean as a whistle.. and enjoy that too..

but I'm a pommie git, who could potentially have mad moo disease, so alas, I cannot.

I do, however, wonder why they don't have a 'pommie bucket' of this stuff.. There's plenty of us here now, so instead of having the nice clean stuff (which is top quality might I add), us brits can keep it to ourselves to help the numbers, so we don't have to rely as much on the good stuff. Just thinking of other ways to share the claret..

**outlawtorn** · 5th October 2005, 11:55

Originally Posted by CaN

You may have noticed the Blood Run listed on the events calendar.

Come on people please support the Blood Bank and get a free chocolate biscuit.

Sorry buggy, can't give blood with STD's

Can people with Type 1 Diabetes give blood?

**WildBoarMouse** · 5th October 2005, 11:57

If I'm in the country, you can count me in... I'm about due for a bleeding

**InDeSkyz** · 5th October 2005, 11:59

It's about time I gave some again.
Am I blind though? Were is the thread?
Could you post the link plz?

luv you long time.

**The Stranger:Me** · 5th October 2005, 12:02

Originally Posted by outlawtorn

Can people with Type 1 Diabetes give blood?

Ok, From the blood bank web site.

Diabetes: If you have diabetes that is treated by diet you may be eligible to donate blood. It is important to note that each donor is different, and the use of certain medications or other underlying conditions may be cause for deferral. Final eligibility is determined by the staff at the donor clinic.

But hey if you turn up and can't it is a ride anyway.

Hmm you wont be needing that chocolate biscuit will you? Can have it?

**bugjuice** · 5th October 2005, 12:04

is it wise to ride to and from something like that?
just make sure you don't get too light headed for stuff like this..

**The Stranger:Me** · 5th October 2005, 12:04

The link is

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/ca...info&e=581&c=1

**outlawtorn** · 5th October 2005, 12:07

Originally Posted by CaN

Ok, From the blood bank web site.

Diabetes: If you have diabetes that is treated by diet you may be eligible to donate blood. It is important to note that each donor is different, and the use of certain medications or other underlying conditions may be cause for deferral. Final eligibility is determined by the staff at the donor clinic.

But hey if you turn up and can't it is a ride anyway.

Hmm you wont be needing that chocolate biscuit will you? Can have it?

Cool, I'll be there, even if I can't give blood.

As for people worried about being feint after giving blood, simply make sure that you each beforehand or bring a sandwich with or a sweet drink, that should sort you out.

And because I am a diabetic I won't be able to eat the chocolate biscuit, which is fine cause we can auction that off later on in the evening!!!!

**WRT** · 5th October 2005, 12:21

Would love to help out but I'm already booked in to go tomorrow morning through work, and I think you have to wait 12 weeks between donations . . .

**WildBoarMouse** · 5th October 2005, 13:26

And remember to drink heaps of water during the day! It makes a big difference to how long you have to sit there draining for. And if you're donating plasma, being properly hydrated can make the difference between 30 minutes, and 70 minutes. Learnt that one the hard way!!!

**Sniper** · 5th October 2005, 14:42

Originally Posted by WildBoarMouse

And remember to drink heaps of water during the day! It makes a big difference to how long you have to sit there draining for. And if you're donating plasma, being properly hydrated can make the difference between 30 minutes, and 70 minutes. Learnt that one the hard way!!!

Or just pop 3 or 4 asprin. That works.

I can't give blood unfortunatly. I have a problem where it clots too quickly.

**bugjuice** · 5th October 2005, 14:44

Originally Posted by Sniper

Or just pop 3 or 4 asprin. That works.

I can't give blood unfortunatly. I have a problem where it clots too quickly.

Protien S deficiency? Postie and I have this prob.. great for broken bones, we get clots too. Our pops gave it to us (along with some other crap we could do without)..

I have other things to donate tho, so I can make up for it..

**Sniper** · 5th October 2005, 14:47

Originally Posted by bugjuice

Protien S deficiency? Postie and I have this prob.. great for broken bones, we get clots too. Our pops gave it to us (along with some other crap we could do without)..

Something like that, it has a fancy name is all I know. Bloody evil thing but yea, I have a strong heart so as long as the blood flows Im good.

**WRT** · 5th October 2005, 14:48

Originally Posted by bugjuice

Protien S deficiency? Postie and I have this prob.. great for broken bones, we get clots too. Our pops gave it to us (along with some other crap we could do without)..

I have other things to donate tho, so I can make up for it..

Cant be that good for broken bones, never seen anyone take as long to heal a break as young Postie!