eskimo Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 So who's done it? I saved a leaflet and put it on my todo list, but only just got round to doing it. It took 2 minutes to fill in, literally just name, address and phone number. As previously thought it would require some checks etc, but yeah it doesn't. One day i will donate some blood too. Again, on the todo list So how about it? Eye for an eye. 96% of us would take an organ if we needed one. Yet only 30% of us taken action and joined the NHS Organ Donor Register. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 I carry an organ donor card in my wallet, in case I get deaded anywhere. Hopefully someone less fortunate that myself can have my bits, but not my right leg, cos its f**ked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinfor Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Giving blood is a fantastic thing to do but you will probably feel sick after. Free coffe and cookies though! And an organ donor card doesnt really do anything till you're dead so why not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1a2bcio8 Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 I've given blood before and I may be on the organ donor register. That's a good reminder actually to check if I am. It's good giving blood but, doing as much exercise as I do, I found it a bit problematic. It used to leave me quite tired for several weeks afterwards. That shouldn't really be an excuse though given how important it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolfa Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 I recently signed up for a new doctor and spent about half an hour umming and arring over whether to tick the donor box. In the end I just manned up and ticked it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Yeah, got a donor card in my wallet. All came from being with my ex actually; she had a really shit heart and i figured i'd like her to get a new one if she needed it, so put my money where my mouth is so to speak! Worth doing, you won't need it when you're dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 I got organ doner card Will give blood one day, do you have to be 18? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 I'm a donor too - although there won't be much left they can use at this rate! Personally I don't like the idea of giving blood. It's a completely irrational fear and thought process, but I can't shake it enough to go give some. I'm glad many people can get over that and get it done though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_travis Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 DOwn as an organ doner, and giving my third lot of blood on thursday this week. Its a good feeling giving blood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casualjoe Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Organs, blood and bone marrow from me, can't wait to give bone marrow it's gonna be awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 I'm down as an organ donor for everything except my heart. It's not dodgey or anything, but I don't want to be buried without it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 For anyone thinking of doing something else useful, you could consider joining a bone marrow register. They take your spit and store your tissue type on a database and then if someone needs your bone marrow, you get a phone call. http://www.anthonynolan.org/What-you-can-do/save-a-life.aspx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 No one is getting at my life source its far to valuable -Yes im selfish with my blood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 I'm not sure they're particularly interested in blood from people with a history of consistent drug use. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 yeah they would i dont have monkey in me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Yoshi Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Yeah Im both. Blood type AB- which is the rarest in the world. One of my friends whos training to be a doctor told me never to go to Africa. They dont have it there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 I guess what would annoy me personally is if we have another George Best kinda situation where someone with money jumps the long waiting list to save his own life, gets a 2nd chance at life with a successful donor op, then f**ks it up by taking up his old demon habits and ultimately loses his life as a result. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1503862/His-weakness-would-kill-him.-His-genius-offered-a-footballing-immortality..html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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