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Originally Posted by Sparrow
I had a blood test this morning - boy, that needle stung! 
I've often thought about giving blood, and carrying a donor card; but the health service here are pretty vague on what they use your bits and pieces for. Trying to get meaningful information out of them is like getting blood out of a stone  . |
I'm not sure if it's the same in the UK, but in the US (at least around here) blood donation companies are separate entities. The nice thing about this place is you know that your blood is being used locally. They supply only the local hospitals. Although I'd still probably do it if I didn't know, but it's nice knowing you're supporting your community.