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HoneyBadger
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Those Who Give Blood - Please Read This, I Know Someone Who Could Use Your Help!!!!
A co-worker of mine,has a 21 month old son, who was recently diagnosed with MLL, Mixed Lineage Leukemia. Currently, he is in Stony Brook University Hospital receiving treatment. This treatment includes chemotherapy, blood transfusions and platelet transfusions.
As this treatment will be ongoing, I am asking anyone who regularly donates blood to possibly donate whole blood or platelets on behalf of this child. To do this, please contact the blood donor program at Stony Brook, 631-444-2634 and make an appointment to donate.
Please make sure that you note your donation on behalf of this child's name. FM me and I will forward that info to you.
Please keep my co-worker and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Thank you!! 
ETA: I just found out his blood type is o+.
Update 3/11/08
I just found out that in order to donate platelets you don't need to wait the required 52 days like you do with whole blood. Additionally, regardless of your blood type he can receive platelets from anyone!
Message edited 3/11/2008 9:47:28 AM.
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MsSissy
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Re: Those Who Give Blood - Please Read This, I Know Someone Who Could Use Your Help!!!!
Would this go directly to him? What blood type are they looking for?
Message edited 3/10/2008 3:31:55 PM.
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| Posted 3/10/08 3:05 PM |
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watersdeb04
Back to school is here
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Deb
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Re: Those Who Give Blood - Please Read This, I Know Someone Who Could Use Your Help!!!!
I have AB+ blood so I think I can only donate to someone with my blood type. If you would, FM me with his blood type
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| Posted 3/10/08 3:08 PM |
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HoneyBadger
YourWorstNightmare.
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Re: Those Who Give Blood - Please Read This, I Know Someone Who Could Use Your Help!!!!
Posted by Mssissy
"I am asking anyone who regularly donates blood to possibly donate whole blood or platelets on behalf of this child"
Would this go directly to him? What blood type are they looking for?
Yes, by giving his full name, the blood will go directly to him.
Please edit your quote as I had changed my mind about putting his name in the post.
Thanks!!!
Jenn
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| Posted 3/10/08 3:23 PM |
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HoneyBadger
YourWorstNightmare.
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Re: Those Who Give Blood - Please Read This, I Know Someone Who Could Use Your Help!!!!
Posted by watersdeb04
I have AB+ blood so I think I can only donate to someone with my blood type. If you would, FM me with his blood type
I am in the process of finding out. For platelets, I don't think it matters.
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| Posted 3/10/08 3:24 PM |
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hbugal
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Re: Those Who Give Blood - Please Read This, I Know Someone Who Could Use Your Help!!!!
I think Im a universal donor and can give to anyone...not sure though..I will actually be at StonyBrook the next couple of weeks...What is the blood type?
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| Posted 3/10/08 3:37 PM |
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watersdeb04
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Deb
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Re: Those Who Give Blood - Please Read This, I Know Someone Who Could Use Your Help!!!!
I think O is the universal donor and AB is the universal recipient.
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| Posted 3/10/08 4:27 PM |
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HoneyBadger
YourWorstNightmare.
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Re: Those Who Give Blood - Please Read This, I Know Someone Who Could Use Your Help!!!!
BUMP!
I added his blood type which is o-positive.
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| Posted 3/10/08 4:50 PM |
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sunflowerjesss
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Re: Those Who Give Blood - Please Read This, I Know Someone Who Could Use Your Help!!!!
I would love to, but recently found out since I am pg I'm not allowed to donate. 
I wish nothing but the best for him and will keep him in my thoughts and prayers! 
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| Posted 3/10/08 4:59 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: Those Who Give Blood - Please Read This, I Know Someone Who Could Use Your Help!!!!
I am o +...you have FM
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| Posted 3/10/08 5:03 PM |
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mcl916
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Re: Those Who Give Blood - Please Read This, I Know Someone Who Could Use Your Help!!!!
Posted by sunflowerjesss
I would love to, but recently found out since I am pg I'm not allowed to donate.
Are you not allowed to donate if you are pregnant? Cause I am O+ and would be willing to do it
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| Posted 3/10/08 5:15 PM |
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headoverheels
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Re: Those Who Give Blood - Please Read This, I Know Someone Who Could Use Your Help!!!!
Posted by mcl916
Posted by sunflowerjesss
I would love to, but recently found out since I am pg I'm not allowed to donate.
Are you not allowed to donate if you are pregnant? Cause I am O+ and would be willing to do it
you definitely can't... it *****
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| Posted 3/10/08 5:27 PM |
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Kara
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Re: Those Who Give Blood - Please Read This, I Know Someone Who Could Use Your Help!!!!
Posted by watersdeb04
I think O is the universal donor and AB is the universal recipient.
O- is the universal donor.
To the OP -- I'm O+ and I'll donate. FWD me the info.
ETA -- If it helps, I also test negative for some virus (it's on my donor card) -- so I know that my blood can be given to babies. 
Message edited 3/10/2008 6:21:24 PM.
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| Posted 3/10/08 6:20 PM |
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BabyBoy
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Re: Those Who Give Blood - Please Read This, I Know Someone Who Could Use Your Help!!!!
Posted by Kara
ETA -- If it helps, I also test negative for some virus (it's on my donor card) -- so I know that my blood can be given to babies.
CMV- (negative) is the term
i just donated recently so i can't do so again until next month
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| Posted 3/10/08 7:10 PM |
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4monkeys
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Re: Those Who Give Blood - Please Read This, I Know Someone Who Could Use Your Help!!!!
my blood is A+ , can I donate ?
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| Posted 3/10/08 7:27 PM |
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kahlua716
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Re: Those Who Give Blood - Please Read This, I Know Someone Who Could Use Your Help!!!!
I actually missed my last donation appointment, so I can donate- but I am A+...so I don't think that helps.
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| Posted 3/10/08 7:28 PM |
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EckoRed81504
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Re: Those Who Give Blood - Please Read This, I Know Someone Who Could Use Your Help!!!!
I will do platelets. FM me his info. I can't do blood. I don't think its been 52 days since the last time I donated. I'd love to help!!!
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| Posted 3/10/08 8:12 PM |
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HoneyBadger
YourWorstNightmare.
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BahBahBlackJeep
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Re: Those Who Give Blood - Please Read This, I Know Someone Who Could Use Your Help!!!!
You have FM April.
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| Posted 3/11/08 12:06 AM |
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Gertyrae
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Re: Those Who Give Blood - Please Read This, I Know Someone Who Could Use Your Help!!!!
I wish I could...I donate platelets all the time... but I'm PG and can't right now....
Hope he gets what he needs.
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| Posted 3/11/08 7:14 AM |
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watersdeb04
Back to school is here
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Deb
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Re: Those Who Give Blood - Please Read This, I Know Someone Who Could Use Your Help!!!!
I didn't realize platelets can be any type. If my iron is high enough I'll be happy to donate.
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| Posted 3/11/08 8:50 AM |
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HoneyBadger
YourWorstNightmare.
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BahBahBlackJeep
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Re: Those Who Give Blood - Please Read This, I Know Someone Who Could Use Your Help!!!!
Bump for update.
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| Posted 3/11/08 9:47 AM |
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EckoRed81504
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Re: Those Who Give Blood - Please Read This, I Know Someone Who Could Use Your Help!!!!
bump
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| Posted 3/11/08 11:12 PM |
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HoneyBadger
YourWorstNightmare.
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BahBahBlackJeep
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Re: Those Who Give Blood - Please Read This, I Know Someone Who Could Use Your Help!!!!
Bump!
Also, I'd like to personally thank the many people who have FM'd me asking for the info so they can go donate.
I cannot begin to thank you all enough!
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| Posted 3/14/08 11:51 AM |
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Blu-ize
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Re: Those Who Give Blood - Please Read This, I Know Someone Who Could Use Your Help!!!!
I will certainly do it if my doc gives me the go..
I will call them now..
I can't give whole blood, but I can give platelets and I have before.
I've given through Apheresis before.
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| Posted 3/14/08 3:18 PM |
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