There was a blood drive at work today so I checked to see if they had changed the elibility rules about Mad Cow -- and they had! Previously, I hadn't been able to donate because of my stint in France, but now the rules just say the UK or 5+ years in Europe (and I was only there about 9 months). I was SO excited to be able to donate again (though they made me site there extra long afterwards since it had been so long since I had donated and they didn't want me to pass out)
[eek, this entry got deleted so I'm trying to recreate it -- sorry!}
Posted by Emily at February 23, 2006 11:59 AMWe gave on Tuesday. One of our "blood dates."
Plus, what if you're a vegetarian or vegan and lived there? :P I mean, I get that the Red Cross has to make rules, they want the blood supply to be safe and all, but at the same time, *grrr*. :P
Posted by: Emy at February 23, 2006 06:11 PM