I was interviewed on live TV while donating blood (challenge to others to donate) updated VIDEO

[Omaha Steve]

Video: http://kmtv.video.jrn.com/?ndn.trackingGroup=90837&ndn.siteSection=kmtvstudio_hom_non_sec&ndn.videoId=29027958&freewheel=90837&sitesection=kmtvstudio_hom_non_sec&vid=29027958


I was at the Bellevue Fire Training Academy. No idea this would happen. KMTV was doing a live shot there. I explained CMV negative and sounded like I knew what I was talking about.

I'm O positive CMV negative. What Does It Mean to Have CMV-Negative Blood?: http://blog.inceptsaves.com/blog/2011/05/04/what-does-it-mean-to-have-cmv-negative-blood/

I challenge other DUers to donate blood at an upcoming drive in their area!

OS

UPDATE: http://www.scrippsmedia.com/kmtv/news/Fire-Police-battle-to-donate-blood--302810331.html

By Lindsey Theis. CREATED 2:34 PM

OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV)--Throughout the week, you may have seen the #supportblue or #supportred on twitter. It's a friendly rivalry among first responders.

For the past seven years, the Red Cross has partnered with Douglas/Sarpy County first responders for the Battle of the Badges.

"We changed format for a couple years, calling it Protect, Save & Serve to create a unified drive, but we our first responders wanted the competition aspect brought back! Law enforcement won the first few years and firefighters won the last time it was a competition," said Katie Marshall, with

Drives have been organized throughout the week. The goal is to collect 150 pints of blood during Battle of the Badges every year.

[NoJusticeNoPeace]

1. Well done. I should do that myself

[eloydude]

2. I donate plasma twice a week...

I don't mind....

[Xipe Totec]

3. I can't donate plasma; my hemocrit is so high it clogs the machine

But I have donated over ten gallons of blood, so far.

Time to get back in the game.

[MindPilot]

4. Do something O-positive! Do it for the Doughnut!!

I gave yesterday when the blood bus was at my work and this one put me at four gallons so far donated to the San Diego Blood Bank!

Next time in July will be at Comic-Con--they always have the coolest t-shirts, last year's "red" "Your Vein Is My Gain-Save the Vamps!"

[handmade34]

5. good job!

I do it for the snacks afterwards


have given blood religiously throughout my life except when I was in an accident (needed blood transfusions myself )

[PeaceNikki]

6. Thank you! Regular donor and blood drive coordinator here!

[Omaha Steve]

7. Salute to you too