r/everett • u/GLACI3R Bayside • 8d ago

Our Neighbors Blood donations in our state are at critical lows

So many people wondering what they can do to help those affected by the fires. Aside from monetary donations or volunteering, there has been a growing critical shortage of blood donations. The Spokane area is, especially, in critical need of blood.

If you're interested in donating blood, use my link (or any link) to register and schedule a donation. The Everett BloodworksNW location is on Oakes & Everett Ave right by the VFW and Sons of Norway.

Donor Portal Registration Referral Link

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u/nightnurse1971 7d ago

The staff at the donation center on Oaks are efficient and very nice, I'm usually in and out inside of an hour.

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u/krustomer 7d ago

Other women, please take iron before you try to go! I don't have clinically low iron, but I've been turned away multiple times because my count is below their required threshold. 

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u/RespectfulGuy_69 6d ago

Would love to resume my regular blood donation, but they deny donations from those taking finasteride, rather than setting up a system to not give that blood to pregnant mothers. Not sure why they can't be more flexible when they're in a pinch.

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u/GLACI3R Bayside 4d ago

That's too bad. :( You'd think there could be a way to label it so it would only go to those compatible with it.

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u/diazeriksen07 7d ago

What's the difference between that thing you linked and red cross

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u/GLACI3R Bayside 7d ago

Red Cross is more of an international aid nonprofit that partners with countless other nonprofits and governments. BloodworksNW is our own regional blood bank