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Belly35

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Jul 23, 2015 7:53 AM
Being retired now... Hate it. Will be looking for a job or taking a position if one come around I like.

I have cut back on a few things. One item was donations.

i still give to the church, private college fund gifts, Veteran and women shelter and some local charities but overall my donation is dropped 20%. The biggest reason is trust and bang for the buck of the other orangization.

What about your donation giving? Up or down
Jul 23, 2015 7:53am
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BR1986FB

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Jul 23, 2015 8:56 AM
I will periodically donate to a local no kill animal shelter where we have gotten several of our cats. "Donations" are usually in the form of litter, wet food & dry food (for both cats & dogs).
Jul 23, 2015 8:56am
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GoChiefs

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Jul 23, 2015 9:09 AM
I will donate my time or goods, rarely will I donate money.
Jul 23, 2015 9:09am
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4cards

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Jul 23, 2015 9:24 AM
...I donate blood on a regular basis to the Red Cross
Jul 23, 2015 9:24am
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Azubuike24

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Jul 23, 2015 9:25 AM
4cards;1742121 wrote:...I donate blood on a regular basis to the Red Cross
Yes.
Jul 23, 2015 9:25am
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Belly35

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Jul 23, 2015 9:34 AM
GoChiefs;1742119 wrote: I will donate my time or goods, rarely will I donate money.
I also will donate time for some projects Home for Humanity, church neighborhood projects or if there is a world disaster I will buy a pallet of water or some other goods. I never give money ever again the Haiti Earthquake was a Haiti Political profit feast
Jul 23, 2015 9:34am
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BR1986FB

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Jul 23, 2015 9:37 AM
4cards;1742121 wrote:...I donate blood on a regular basis to the Red Cross
I try to and WANT to but every time I go I get that "I went to the butcher and a blood donation happened" kind of feeling. Unfortunately, I drink a ton of coffee and it prohibits them from usually finding a good vein. They will start to take blood and I'll fill up a half a bag, or so, and then it's shuts down to a slow drip. When I'm done, my arm looks like it's met Ray Rice in an elevator.
Jul 23, 2015 9:37am
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sleeper

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Jul 23, 2015 9:50 AM
I donate to Planned Parenthood and Ohio State.

I used to be a heavy blood donor to the American Red Cross(O+) but they ruined it for me when they would never stop calling about blood drives.
Jul 23, 2015 9:50am
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TedSheckler

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Jul 23, 2015 9:59 AM
I donate my jizz to the faces of sluts.
Jul 23, 2015 9:59am
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BR1986FB

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Jul 23, 2015 10:07 AM
sleeper;1742131 wrote: I used to be a heavy blood donor to the American Red Cross(O+) but they ruined it for me when they would never stop calling about blood drives.
They are the worst with this.
Jul 23, 2015 10:07am
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Jul 23, 2015 10:36 AM
sleeper;1742131 wrote:I donate to Planned Parenthood and Ohio State.

I used to be a heavy blood donor to the American Red Cross(O+) but they ruined it for me when they would never stop calling about blood drives.
I have no idea how, but I have managed to dodge the phone calls. It's especially strange because I have the rarest blood type (AB neg). My dad has the same blood type and gets an insane amount of calls. I do try to donate as much as possible, but I passed out the last two times so now I am hesitant. #wah

I am on the Be the Match bone marrow registry, but only 1/540 go on the donate.

I volunteer at a local animal shelter, and have also done some work with Habitat for Humanity, Make a Wish, and Adopt a Highway. I am definitely more likely to donate my time or goods than actual money.
Jul 23, 2015 10:36am
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Azubuike24

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Jul 23, 2015 10:44 AM
It's funny. At work, we have blood drives every month and the company gives us a half day off for each donation. I'm a regular donor and always schedule an appointment, but every drive they promote the heck out of it, ask for as many volunteers as possible and then end up turning away dozens due to a lack of staffing.
Jul 23, 2015 10:44am
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Tiernan

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Jul 23, 2015 10:53 AM
I donate my wisdom to you sad-sacks everyday and yet none of you seem to really appreciate it.
Jul 23, 2015 10:53am
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Jul 23, 2015 10:56 AM
GoChiefs;1742119 wrote:I will donate my time or goods, rarely will I donate money.
Same here. My wife and I help run our local "soup kitchen".
Jul 23, 2015 10:56am
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Jul 23, 2015 11:00 AM
I donate red blood cells a few times a year.

We help support my local church financially, and we donate newspaper, dog treats, and dog food to a local no-kill shelter.

In the past, I've donated to political causes and a few other charities, but I haven't done that lately, so I suppose the answer to your question is "down."
Jul 23, 2015 11:00am
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Belly35

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Jul 23, 2015 11:00 AM
BRF;1742152 wrote:Same here. My wife and I help run our local "soup kitchen".
nice ... feed the amish :)
I donate golf balls to any course I play....
Jul 23, 2015 11:00am
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Jul 23, 2015 11:03 AM
Fab4Runner;1742140 wrote:I have no idea how, but I have managed to dodge the phone calls. It's especially strange because I have the rarest blood type (AB neg). My dad has the same blood type and gets an insane amount of calls. I do try to donate as much as possible, but I passed out the last two times so now I am hesitant. #wah

I am on the Be the Match bone marrow registry, but only 1/540 go on the donate.

I volunteer at a local animal shelter, and have also done some work with Habitat for Humanity, Make a Wish, and Adopt a Highway. I am definitely more likely to donate my time or goods than actual money.
I give you credit for donating, but AB Neg is effectively worthless from a blood donor perspective. You can only transfer your blood to others who have AB-(universal receiver).
Jul 23, 2015 11:03am
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Fab4Runner

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Jul 23, 2015 11:17 AM
sleeper;1742157 wrote:I give you credit for donating, but AB Neg is effectively worthless from a blood donor perspective. You can only transfer your blood to others who have AB-(universal receiver).
Sorry, guess I should have specified that they really want my plasma.
Jul 23, 2015 11:17am
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BR1986FB

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Jul 23, 2015 12:35 PM
BRF;1742152 wrote:Same here. My wife and I help run our local "soup kitchen".

BRF (in his loudest voice): "NO SOUP FOR YOU !!!!!!!!!"
Jul 23, 2015 12:35pm
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Jul 23, 2015 2:04 PM
Hey, we have a new comedy team: BR and Belly! : thumbup:
Jul 23, 2015 2:04pm
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Gardens35

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Jul 23, 2015 2:53 PM
BRF;1742212 wrote:Hey, we have a new comedy team: BR and Belly! : thumbup:

You guys are funny.....but looks aren't everything. Ba-dum-ching!
Jul 23, 2015 2:53pm
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MontyBrunswick

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Jul 23, 2015 3:37 PM
I don't donate anything because it encourages the acceptance of handouts.
Jul 23, 2015 3:37pm
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Old Rider

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Jul 23, 2015 4:16 PM
I donate clothes to Goodwill and beer cans to the recycling bin
Jul 23, 2015 4:16pm