the ultimate rejection*

*originally from LJ

Well, after 3 years it's finally over. It was good while it lasted, I felt accomplished, wanted... but no more. After 3 years my relationship with the Red Cross is over. Apparently while I was taking a break from donating (just a few months) they changed the rules up on me. Before, they just rejected anyone who's been to the UK or other mad cow infested countries.... Now they're rejecting anyone who's been anywhere in Europe (and some parts of the mid east) for at least 6 months. Well, I spent a freakin 7 years there, and I wouldn't really call that travel.

Apparently they decided that Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease is now a big topic. They can't effectively test for it yet, but it's more common in European countries, so they just reject blood from anyone who's been there. I don't know much about it, only that its a neurological disorder.

All I can say is... goodbye Red Cross :( It was good while it lasted.

Current Music: Waiting In Vain - Annie Lennox

Comments:

2/21/02 11:39 AM srlife "don't worry"
don't worry , i know you are safe, and quite tasty, -don't ask me how i know. ;)

steve r.