I’ve always found it interesting that when doctors use the blood you donate, they, the hospital and others involved in the surgery get paid big bucks - but for your blood, you get a cookie and some tomato juice.
That is one of the reasons, after donating a total of 8 gallons, I stopped donating blood a few decades ago. It wasn’t the only reason. Actually, it was barely relevant, but I love saying it...
Correction, 3 gallons. Sorry about that.
What’s in it for ME? That question should take care of the so-called healthcare costs.
Start asking for payments for your blood, organs, and time for the so called charities. They make big bucks and it is time everybody asking for our fair share!
Bring down the blood and organ trade. Ask for money.
I used to be a regular blood donor as well. Especially, I made it a point to go when the blood drive was at my local Lutheran Church. The Lutheran ladies made awesome sammiches— tuna salad and the good stuff, not el cheapo PBJ, prepackaged cheese and crackers and the like.