Have you donated blood lately? Are you eligible to donate? Here's my list of five reasons why you should donate blood today.

I received a call from the blood bank last Friday asking me to come in. I'm O-Positive, so they like me. Unfortunately, commitments had me out of town. No worry, though. The blood bank was open for business Tuesday morning. No lines, no fuss, just saving lives. As a matter of fact, look at the photo of all the empty seats at the blood center this morning. What's up with that? Here's a list of why you should donate:

St. Mary's Blood Center
Waylon Jordan
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5. It's painless. Seriously, it doesn't hurt. Yeah, they have to poke a finger with a little needle to get a sample, and that's kind of a drag. Aside from that, you hardly notice anything.

4. The people at the blood bank are awesome.

3. You really do get free orange juice and cookies!

2. You never know when you might need blood. Wouldn't it give you real peace of mind to know there was blood waiting should you need it?

1. You literally are saving a life. How many times today will somebody need blood right here in Grand Junction? Will it be someone you know? A family member? Be proactive! Emergencies happen without warning, but that doesn't mean you can't be prepared.

Donate today. It really is a rewarding experience. On a side note: since I donated blood today... could somebody reciprocate by donating some hair follicles and a gym membership to me? I'm getting a little thin on top, and the exact opposite around the middle.

Waylon donating blood.
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