Yesterday the American Red Cross announced the national blood supply has dropped 25% reaching a critical low.
So I went out to donate mine at Crenshaw Christian Center.
The tightening of the blood pressure cuff, the smell of alcohol and the quick sting of the needle was the experience that made me pass out the last time I did this. So this time with food and water in my stomach, I could even chat during the blood draw.
The Blood technician, Carly Feinstein drew out my blood, while I drew out answers.
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