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I'm a regular apheresis donor. The Blood Bank wants me to encourage everyone to donate. They really need your help. It takes about 1-1.5 hours for aphresis but even though I feel tired after donating, I just feel so much better knowing that I'm helping someone out. Plus, I get to catch up with my movies while donating. :) Please donate... From their latest newsletter:
What the Heck is a Platelet
Anyway?
As a blood donor, you may have heard or read about a
special component of blood called "platelets." Did you know that unlike red
blood cells, which last 42 days, precious platelets last just five? Platelets
are the component of blood, which enables clotting and are most often used to
treat cancer patients, though they’re also needed in complex surgeries, such as
organ transplants and to treat those with bleeding disorders. And recently, BCP
has seen a 20 percent increase in the need for platelets from area hospitals.
There’s a special way to donate platelets called Apheresis (ay-fur-ree-sis), which enables us to just draw your platelets, not your "whole blood." And the best part is, you can donate platelets while you’re relaxing in our comfy "e-Chairs," watching a DVD or surfing the Internet!
To learn more about apheresis, click here or call 1-800-707-8483.
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