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Old 08-07-2015, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by leftyf View Post
I quit donating on the blood mobile because of the crowds. I donate at the center because I can get an appointment and don't have to stand in line. Also, you can't donate platelets on the bus. It's a more peaceful atmosphere in the center and being a regular, every 2 weeks, you get to know the other regulars because they have the same time and date as you. There are a lot of regular platelet donors and a lot of people can't do platelets, my daughter is not a candidate.
Some of the blood mobiles have been almost empty when I donate. Other times they are very busy. The Loud Boys' Group on 9/11/2015 will probably be quite busy. I kind of like all the commotion.