Personal Development & Community: Charity

Why do you want to do this?

I am blood type O- and therefore am the 'universal donor'. It would be extremely helpful of me to donate blood so that others, when in greatest need, can be helped. I want to start by donating a few times a year, and hopefully work towards once a month.

What three things will you need to make this happen?

Time.

Red-cross contact info.

Blood donation appointment.

What is the biggest barrier to your achieving this?

After looking into the details of giving blood I realized that I am not eligible to donate until July as I have to wait 1 year after visiting a country that has malaria; last June I was in Vietnam so I have to wait until July to make an appointment. Then I will decide between donating at Red Cross or through Blood Banks of America.