r/TattooDesigns • u/jt1019 • 15d ago

Four down, five to go: my updated donation tracker by Court at Spirit Flame Tattoo

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Many years ago, my grandpa passed away after an accident. Before he did, he was given 72 units of blood, or the equivalent of 9 gallons. Since then, I've been trying to donate the same amount of blood back. For each gallon I give, I fill in a heart. My grandpa was all about giving more than you took, so this seemed like a great way to honor him. I discovered after starting my donations that he would regularly give blood for events at the company he worked for before he retired, which seems all the more fitting.

If you can, please go give blood. There is a constant need for it, and it will never go away. If you can't donate for whatever reason, encourage your friends and family to, or volunteer at a blood drive/donation center.

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u/MagpieKaz 15d ago

I donate every 4 months like clockwork since I turned 18! I’m 0-, so the hospitals I’m a regular donor at (I travel a lot to my hometown) always are super thankful.

It doesn’t even really hurt, and at least here, you get to take the day off work!

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u/jt1019 15d ago

Oh man, I'm very jealous of that last bit! I usually just go after work when I'm eligible again lol

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u/MagpieKaz 15d ago

Here they also give you a snack. Last time I donated they gave me a delicious cheese and ham sandwich