LewPort71 Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Last Friday I was on the local TV News. The Red Cross is trying to boost blood donations and they had a ceremony to honor those who had donated 100+ units. (I'm at 117) The three local news crews were present and one of the news guys made a donation. It was filmed and showed how easy blood donating is. The local congressman, Nick Joe Rahall (D) gave a speech and passed out the awards. I was filmed shaking his hand , but the camera guy missed me going to the bathroom to wash my hands after the handshake. IMHO, I think he's a crook, but that's another discussion. Another donor was an old guy from my nieghborhood. I'd shudder to think who gets his blood 'cause he's a crotchey old fart. That's my story and if you can donate blood, please do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary M Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Last Friday I was on the local TV News. The Red Cross is trying to boost blood donations and they had a ceremonyto honor those who had donated 100+ units. (I'm at 117) The three local news crews were present and one of the news guys made a donation. It was filmed and showed how easy blood donating is. The local congressman, Nick Joe Rahall (D) gave a speech and passed out the awards. I was filmed shaking his hand , but the camera guy missed me going to the bathroom to wash my hands after the handshake. IMHO, I think he's a crook, but that's another discussion. Another donor was an old guy from my nieghborhood. I'd shudder to think who gets his blood 'cause he's a crotchey old fart. That's my story and if you can donate blood, please do so. 43 units and counting. I'll give till I can't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Last Friday I was on the local TV News. The Red Cross is trying to boost blood donations and they had a ceremonyto honor those who had donated 100+ units. (I'm at 117) The three local news crews were present and one of the news guys made a donation. It was filmed and showed how easy blood donating is. The local congressman, Nick Joe Rahall (D) gave a speech and passed out the awards. I was filmed shaking his hand , but the camera guy missed me going to the bathroom to wash my hands after the handshake. IMHO, I think he's a crook, but that's another discussion. Another donor was an old guy from my nieghborhood. I'd shudder to think who gets his blood 'cause he's a crotchey old fart. That's my story and if you can donate blood, please do so. Good story Lew! I used to donate all the time but I've gotten out of the habit. Perhaps my NY resolution? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Nice story but what did you do that made you perp walk in front of the cameras? No very cool!! People donate out the ying yang if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spun Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 I donated on Saturday. I lost track of how many donations after living in three states. People wondered what they could do and how they could help after 9/11. Donating blood was one answer that seems small until you need the blood. My type of blood is "O" which is considered rare. Who is Nick Joe Rahall (D)? I do enjoy raiding the Red Cross cantina for juice, famous Amos and Oreo's after the donation. Thanks for donating everybody! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewPort71 Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 Nick Joe Rahall is the congressman from the Southern WV...He has been elected 17 times and is on some energy committee in the House of Reps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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