National Blood Donor Month iPod Shuffle Giveaway
January 5, 2009 by Kimberly · 32 Comments
(This year, I want to spotlight various charities and causes – at least one a month.)
JANUARY 2009 IS NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH. You can learn more on the AABB site.
“Blood is traditionally in short supply during the winter months due to the holidays, travel schedules, inclement weather and illness. January, in particular, is a difficult month for blood centers to collect blood donations. A reduction in turnout can put our nation’s blood inventory at a critical low.”
I will be donating blood this month. If you quality (age 17+, weigh at least 110 pounds, etc.) please consider donating also. As a little incentive, I’m going to give one Mom in the City reader who donates blood an iPod shuffle.
To enter, leave your name in the “Comments” section below or by sending an email to contests@mominthecity.com with “Charity” in the Subject line by January 31st. (Please only enter if you donate blood this month. It’s on your honor – I trust you!)
Awesome! I cannot give blood. But, my husband and son both do….and they also both just became donors to the Nat’l Bone Marrow Program!
We’ve recently lost a dear friend to cancer…so this program is very near to our hearts.
Love the passion on here!
I donated this morning. I try to donate as often as possible. I’m O Pos so I know my blood can always find somewhere to go!!
Thanks for supporting such an awesome cause!
Hello!
I am unable to give blood but my husband will be donating. I love the cause and what a great way to get the word out on the importance of giving blood to help those in need!
Christina
My son would think Im the bestest mom if I could get this for him…. thanks
this would be a nice, very nice present for my daughter
I donate often but have a one stick rule – no moving the needle around in my arm!!
I donate often and agree with Sarah – don’t move the *^*%&$^%$ needle!
My son died from a congenital heart defect and received transfusions many times in his life. I am unable to donate but I have gotten my husband and mother to donate numerous times. My husband has even donated platelets more than one when asked.
I donated yesterday. I try to donate at least once a month.
After 4 years of pregnancy and/or breastfeeding, I was thrilled for a chance to donate again. Last year I didn’t donate because I had a virus (I had to take antibiotics for 3 months straight! I’m going to make an appointment this week!
BTW..my daughter’s best friend’s mom is in charge of marketing for our local blood bank. She keeps after me!
Sadly, I had not donated blood since I changed jobs (we used to have blood drives at work every other month so it was SO easy!) In August of 2008 they had a blood drive at the Kentucky State Fair. I donated then and my daughter was so happy about it, I make sure to find blood drives every 6 weeks! What a great idea for you to promote giving blood. Thank you.
I donated today! And it didnt hurt (too much!).
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I don’t weigh enough to donate blood, but my family is good about doing it. I am so proud of how giving my granddaughter is. I’d love to give a shuffle to her for it!
I donate when I can! I know that the supply is always running low and you never know when you or someone you love will need it
Wish I could donate blood pressure too high….so try to do things other things to help others.
please enter me
I started donating when I dad had a hip replacement. They wanted blood on hand just in case. Since then I have tried to donate every 2 to 3 months. The blood bank comes to our neighborhood town center every other month. I last donated the week before Christmas.
The blood bank visits the company I work for and I give every time. They will be there next week and I plan on giving again. Easy way to help others.
LOVE TO WIN THIS GIFT
Thank you to everyone who donates
I donate as often as I can. It’s convenient for me because the local high school hosts a blood drive every year and I live close by so I go. It’s nice to see someone spotlight this cause because I think too many people take the availability of blood for granted and think that there’s always more than enough circulating between hospitals. It’s just a little way for the healthy people to make such a big difference in the life of someone else.
I dont weigh enough to give blood
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I donate blood regularly
I donated platelets for many years..it is very important
great contest and cause
I tried to donate but I was told I dont even have enough for myself:(
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I would love to win this.
i hope i win
I so want an ipod for myself!
Nice prize, thank you, I have no ipod/mp3 so hoping to win.
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I donated blood two Sundays ago, in honor of a little girl (friend of the family) who underwent brain surgery the next day.. Although my blood type might not match hers, she will need to undergo transfusions throughout the course of her treatment. I kept that in mind for all the little kids and grownups who need blood in my area! Plus, for more selfish reasons, I love the food freebies at the end of the donation procedure! They are so well-earned
Thanks for the entry!
PLEASE COUNT ME IN ON THIS AWESOME GIVEAWAY