Greg.See-Kee@f631.n712.z3.fidonet.org (Greg See-Kee) (06/28/90)
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FW>> I know they say the blood supplies
FW>> are good etc.
BD> I think the majority of blood centers in the country do a
BD> really good job.
In Australia, the RED CROSS would not allow me to continue the
tradition that I established for fifteen years : being a blood
donor.
BD> Of course, with AIDS around, as well as the ARC,
BD> I don't think there is any such thing as being too careful.
Because I was in Intensive Care, receiving possibly AIDS-infected
blood, I've have the AIDS test, & I know I'm ok.
But still - they refuse to take blood from me - because I am now
disabled.
One day, as an ANGRY PERSON! I am going to make a really big
fuss. World-wide - if I do it with the expertise that "they" (my
employers) put into me.
BD> I certainly wouldn't hesitate to receive blood that had been
BD> collected by our center.
I'm thinking that some wheelies, often much physically fitter
than the AB's, should join me in the rally - so that we can have
the right to donate blood.
This is just one of the "injustices" that I've had as a disabled
person. More to come later!
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Internet: Greg.See-Kee@f631.n712.z3.fidonet.orgGreg.Mason@f11.n203.z1.fidonet.org (Greg Mason) (06/29/90)
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I am not sure what the regulations are in the United States, but I
think if you have been tested and you don't show positive you can
give blood here. I understand your feelings though. If you think
about it, almost everyone that gives blood could have contracted
aids in one way or another. Before I gave blood the firts time, I
was sexually active with women and could have had aids. They took
my blood anyway. Well, take care and I wish you success in
fighting this ignorance.
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Internet: Greg.Mason@f11.n203.z1.fidonet.orgPatricia.Ferguson@f13.n123.z1.fidonet.org (Patricia Ferguson) (06/29/90)
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GS>But still - they refuse to take blood from me - because I am
GS>now
GS>disabled.
I'm honestly not trying to offend anyone here, but possibly the reasoning
behind that is to protect you also, not just others that will be receiving
blood. They also will not take your blood if you have bleeding ulcers,
certain heart conditions, if you are on certain medications, etc. All in
all, I believe they are trying to protect everyone involved in the process.
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Internet: Patricia.Ferguson@f13.n123.z1.fidonet.orgJoe.Chamberlain@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.org (Joe Chamberlain) (06/29/90)
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GM> I am not sure what the regulations are in the United States, but I
think
GM> if you have been tested and you don't show positive you can give blood
The Red Cross and most blood banks will not accept
donations forom the physically disabled. As a quadriplegic I
have belonged to several blood banks and always needed to arrange
for a friend to fulfill my donation requirements. Most blood
banks do maintain a list of members who will donate on behalf of
members willing to donate on behalf of members who can't meet the
requirements themselves.
-=joe=-
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