Having needed it more than a few times due to a complex medical history, thank you! And thank you to all who find it in themselves to help total strangers with something lifesaving.

Anonymous wrote:Thank you! I received a transfusion once, I am grateful for people like you.

Same.

Thank you.

Congratulations! And thank you!

Congratulations on the milestone and thank you for giving the gift of life.

Well done! Another donor here. It always feels great. Hope you are indulging in a treat to help restore those red blood cells!

Thank you. I used to donate blood but my travel made me ineligible. I should try again.

Fook you OP

My 17yo attempted to donate today and she passed out and then threw up! At least she tried.

Well done, OP!!

I can't think of anything snarky to say! Good job OP!

Thank you! I received a transfusion once, I am grateful for people like you.

WOW ! That's a long day ! Probably a record !!!!

Anonymous wrote:What kind of cookies do they give you when you donate? And how many?

I was at the tail end of the blood drive, so there were only cheez-its and granola bars left. You gotta donate earlier in the day to get the better cookies (Red Cross)

But Inova blood drives always have better snacks - there have always been like 10+ good options!

I usually take the snacks to go though, but eat a good meal within a few hours. Chug the water though.

What kind of cookies do they give you when you donate? And how many?

It feels less braggy to share it anonymously here than on social media, but it makes me feel good. I know there are people that have donated far more, but still... 30 pints is a lot of blood!