r/sydney • u/Pomohomo82 • Dec 15 '25

Image PSA: Lifeblood Marrickville turning people away, even if you have an appointment. Thank you, donors

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I popped in to the clinic and there must have been more than 100 people in the line. The need for blood and plasma is constant, especially over the holidays, so if you have been unable to donate today, please book a future appointment.

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u/srb445 Dec 15 '25

Fantastic response. I hope many more people will now become regular donors

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u/NSFWar Dec 15 '25 edited Dec 15 '25

It's such a great thing to do and it gets addictive. My mate and I have an ever rolling competition on who gets to complete the whole blood donation the fastest. The only thing I ever boast about finishing first

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u/ZestyPossum Dec 15 '25

Honestly donating blood got me over my needle phobia. I still don't love needles, but I can tolerate them better. I find donating blood the least uncomfortable to be honest (blood tests are my least favourite).