By canadianbob (chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2008-05-15 14:37

Canada

Giving blood.....

This is an excellent idea, if you want to help but have limited funds (students?). It is practically painless and your body will replace it in a few days if you are in good health. The components can be separated (by centrifuge) and frozen to be shipped wherever they are needed. I had a part-time job at a blood bank many years ago when I was a student (keeping inventory in the freezer). I have donated about 50 times myself over the years, and I'm still above ground. I know many Chinese are wary of this (donating blood), but it is really a great thing to do for those injured in the disaster, and you could actually save someone's life. We "little peanuts" must do what we can from all over the world, and a mountain of peanuts is no small thing.

I was very impressed with the government's prompt response and unrestricted coverage. The efficient mobilization of resources, grateful acceptance of aid from other countries and excellent moral support offered by the Premier was a beautiful thing to see. Anyways, give blood ---The East is Red(Cross)!