HA! I was too young to buy, and I didn’t have my sister’s ID yet. I passed out immediately upon standing. I was told I was anemic, and probably not the best donor candidate. Really, I should try again now. I’m not as light-headed as I used to be, though still as ditzy.
I’ve only recently been allowed to donate again, I was on the can’t donate list because of my time overseas. Apparently they don’t want to chance malaria getting into the blood supply here. Go figure.
I will never reach the 200 pint mark but I like my local blood bank. They call me to remind me to come in and they sent me a b-day email. My blood practically goes “Clunk” when they do the drop test. It’s awesome.