Australian Red Cross Blood Service

How can you not give a service that saves lives five stars and the Red Cross have been doing since forever. I first came here as a kid with my Mum who would donate whole blood once every three months. Things have changed now and you can donate plasma once a month now. You can even keep track of there mobile services that travel all over Adelaide metropolitan area.
I have donated ever since I was able, this being the ripe old age of 16. The wonderful volunteer staff, all of who average around 70 years young, will seve you a treat for your service at the end of your donation. This includes a very generous allowance of a Coopers Pale Ale, but they have soft drinks and juices. Get them on a good day and you can get yourself a sandwich or a piece of cake. This depends on what has been prepared for the day. I can never go past the cheese and biscuits though.

The Australian Red Cross Blood Service always needs blood donors so if you don’t have a needle phobia, get on in to Pirie Street and give them some of the red stuff. People keen to donate blood should be aware there are some restrictions on who can and can’t give blood so to find out if you’re eligible, go to the Australian Red Cross Blood Service’s website and take their quick online quiz.
A few facts to convince you about the importance of donating … Australians need over 26,000 blood donations each and every week. When you consider that a single donation can potentially save three lives it becomes all the more significant. Giving blood will take around one hour of your time, no financial outlay and your donation may mean there are three people walking around happy and healthy, thanks to you.
Once you’ve donated, your own blood volume will be completely restored within 24 — 48 hours. Whether you blood type A, B, O or AB, all blood groups will be a match for someone in need.
Parking can be tricky in the city but there is some parking set aside for donors. You need to make an appointment to give blood and the website is the best way to do that.
As they say … give blood, give life.