#savethreelives

[thisisemmakate]

Third time's the charm #savethreelives #donateblood

[twinkle-toes]

I got a nice warm blanket keeping me nice and warm as I donate #plasma today @redcrossbloodau Ipswich! This is my good deed for day! What was your good deed for the day? #donateblood #savethreelives (at Australian Red Cross Blood Service)

[josephhupp]

What a great message to receive this morning - the Australian Red Cross Blood Service send these messages out to their donors to let them know where their blood has gone. This is another way to help retain regular donors like myself.

Donating is easy - if you want to donate, visit http://www.donateblood.com.au/ to check if you’re eligible. Once you have determined that you are eligible, you can schedule an appointment online by answering a few simple questions here: https://www.donateblood.com.au/make-appointment or by phone: 131495 - the Blood Service will confirm your appointment a week out then all you need to do is wait till donation day!

Make sure you have something salty and savoury to eat and drink plenty of water prior - you will also need to have identification. This ID can either be a photo card (if you’re donating for the first time) or a Donor ID card (if you have donated before). The whole donation process takes an hour from start to finish and you will receive some refreshments before you leave - ensure you take time to sit in the cool of the donor centre and have these before you leave and make sure to make your next appointment before you go!

[stephenollis]

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Plasma donation. This is a clinical donation which means it’s going straight to a hospital for someone who needs it today! In this season of giving PLEASE consider giving blood - it’s the gift of life. #donateblood #savethreelives #giftoflife (at Australian Red Cross Blood Service Hunter St Donor Centre)

[stephenollis]

Plasma time! Unless there's a medical reason not to, please donate blood, plasma or platelets. You never know who you will be helping. #savethreelives #donateblood #bestbiscuit @redcrossbloodau @redcrossau (at Australian Red Cross Blood Donation Centre Elizabeth Street)

[alexmcfadden]

I donated blood at @redcrossbloodau today and I feel great. The people there are great and there are delicious gluten free cookies. #giveblood #savethreelives (at Australian Red Cross Blood Service Melbourne CBD Donor Centre)

[izcon]

Nice to receive this news today. Next time will be my 20th donation. #savethreelives #giveblood (at New Lambton, New South Wales, Australia)

[stephenollis]

Almost halfway through my monthly ritual. Be a hero to someone you'll never meet. #donateblood #savethreelives #bestbiscuitever (at Australian Red Cross Blood Donation Centre Elizabeth Street)