As gas prices rise and people become more and more desperate for a full tank, the American Red Cross has offered an answer. Give blood, get gas. Well, it doesn't exactly work like that, at least not yet. If you are desperate for gas and willing to have a large needle inserted into your arm, which will drain the fluid that provides you with life, then you should definitely read on. Local branches of the American Red Cross, all over the nation, are offering free gas cards in exchange for blood... Read Full Story
There are many possible reasons why a person might have a high white blood count. Here are a few of the most common reasons: Possible Reasons for High White Blood Count: The person may have an infection, and the body is forming white blood cells to help fight it off The person may be taking antibiotics or anti-seizure drugs The person may have leukemia The person may be recovering from a burn The person may have a bone marrow disease The person may have recently suffered from a dramatic... Read Full Story
Saturday, January 24, 2009 Other than the joy of coming home and weighing myself to see that I am 1lb. lighter (one pint of blood weighs about one pound) I choose to donate my blood regularly for several reasons. The first being the fact that I can get it back! Hahaha . The human body is amazing and I marvel at the fact that I am able to donate yet another pint of blood within only 56 days of my last donation. That is why I try to give blood at least every 2 months. The most important... Read Full Story
Today I donated about 350 cc of my blood at Red Cross mass blood donation program. Everyone of course is invited to join the mass blood donation. The mass blood donation was heal at Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation. Most of the participants were Fraternities and Sororities including: Scout's Royale Brotherhood/Sisterhood, Alpha Phi Omega, United Ilocandia, Rock Bottom Organization and other student organization of the said university. At first I was afraid because I knew I am... Read Full Story
Blood donation May I enlist your sympathy? For vampires who are very old. Alas there is no dentistry. maintaining fangs for such as we. Visit http://www.coffeeconnectionpoets.com/ to read the rest of this poem. Read Full Story
This is our group blog, which is unique because any Zimbio member can post an entry to it. Some members blog about recent news and trends related to the portal topic, others recount relevant personal stories. You can also comment on and rate existing blog entries, to voice your opinion and to help the community identify which members and entries on the portal are must-reads. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this portal? Well, then put on your journalist's cap... Read Full Story
