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Bonus Gift (Choose from Blanket, Bottle, Cup, Cap, Beanie) with Every 3rd Blood, Plasma or Platelet Donation @ Lifeblood

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Bonus Gift (Choose from Blanket, Bottle, Cup, Cap, Beanie) with Every 3rd Blood, Plasma or Platelet Donation @ Lifeblood
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LThundder on 30/05/2024 - 08:41 lifeblood.com.au (5932 clicks)
Last edited 28/11/2024 - 12:26 by 3 other users

How does Lifeblood Gifts work?

  • Sign up here to be part of the program and to make sure every one of your donations count.
  • For every third donation (regardless of donation type), you can choose a gift to take home!
  • Once you’ve redeemed a gift, your Gift status resets again and you can give, receive, repeat!
Available are:
  • Stainless steel bottle - a dark red stainless steel water bottle
  • Reusable takeaway cup - a reusable takeaway cup in dark red
  • Warm beanie - a beanie in light and dark red colours
  • Donor cap - a red cap with blood donor for life written on it
  • Cosy blanket - a red blanket

NOTE: Some people might be thinking I am stretching the "Bargain" aspect here but it is free, and only requires you to spend some of your time if you are physically able to.

OzBargain Team - Thanks bemybubble

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Comments

    • Thundder on 30/05/2024 - 11:12
      +1

      Yes, I tried to make that clear in the post.

  • kaleidoscope on 30/05/2024 - 10:28

    Melb cbd donor center is always out of things 😂.

    (Been there plenty of times to say the above line)

    • BargainCowboy on 30/05/2024 - 13:11

      What "things"? I'm there every so often and they have all snacks, food etc. if that's what you mean.

      • kaleidoscope on 30/05/2024 - 20:54

        Well…

        The milestone pins (10, 50) (so far)
        once wanted to try a shake and the machine was out of order.
        Food i think its alright, although i don’t consume any in the morning due to fasting

  • chb on 30/05/2024 - 10:28

    Wow didn't know this existed. Have done about 9 times already.

    • anamul on 30/05/2024 - 10:31

      They're starting this from 1st of June. I received an email a few weeks ago.

      • star-ggg on 30/05/2024 - 11:07
        +2

        "Opt in date will be set as the date they opt in (on or after 1 June 2024).

        Once a donor has opted in, any attendances within the seven days prior to that opt in date will be counted towards their gifts count."

        Today and tmr still count

  • a1k on 30/05/2024 - 10:35
    +8

    Putting aside the benefit to others that need blood, donating blood has personal health benefits. For those that don’t menstruate, donating blood is a reliable way to reduce the levels of contaminants that accumulate in the bloodstream, eg. PFAS, microplastics.

    • iMagoo on 30/05/2024 - 10:42
      -4

      Piss take or genuine comment?

      Let's do the quiz.

      Is the Earth flat?
      Has the COVID vaccine caused a higher number of unexpected deaths?
      Do you sun your privates?

    • Igaf on 30/05/2024 - 10:58
      +1

      Possibly accurate (seems logical enough to this amateur) but there are many reasons why donating blood can be a personal health benefit (it's obviously a significant social benefit), both physically and mentally.

      Just found this which suggests a1k's comment is far from a piss-take.
      https://www.health.com/mind-body/4-unexpected-benefits-of-do….

      Extract: Possible Detoxification Effects
      The body can detoxify itself naturally with help from your liver. Giving blood may help the body's detoxing potential. Blood donations have been shown to affect the levels of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs). PFASs are chemical compounds found in consumer and industrial products, such as grease-resistant paper and fire-extinguishing foam. These chemicals take a long time to break down and can cause many issues, including:
      Decreased immune system responses
      Developmental delays
      Increased risk of some cancers and obesity
      Reproductive problems
      A study published in 2022 found that firefighters who gave plasma or blood donations over 12 months had lower levels of PFASs than those who did not. The donations seemed to play a role in decreasing the chemicals in the participants' bodies. More research is needed to determine if blood donations can provide any other detoxing benefits.

    • frewer on 30/05/2024 - 11:43

      Yep, not even the Green wants to touch those giant cooperation. Why this isn't the hottest issue is beyond me …

      Australia among hotspots for toxic ‘forever chemicals’, study of PFAS levels finds
      https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/apr/09/austr…

    • Tommyaka on 30/05/2024 - 15:29

      Interesting, in contrast would this mean that those who receive blood are at risk of increased contaminants in the bloodstream?

      • star-ggg on 30/05/2024 - 15:47

        Yes, so think again next time before you decide to order a glass of blood at the bar.

    • Craze on 30/05/2024 - 18:43

      Could you say the same for plasma? I started as a whole blood donor and was asked if I could move to bring a plasma donor (due to being AB+). Unsure if it's psychological but I noticed falling sick more often/easily so decided to pause for a while.

  • Alpha-q on 30/05/2024 - 11:19
    +6

    Just received a call from these guys yesterday,asking for plasma ,going to donate on Sunday ✌️

  • frewer on 30/05/2024 - 11:33
    +1

    Nooo, not fair. Idonated last week.
    Oh well.

  • Ausdealguy50 on 30/05/2024 - 11:44

    How much do they sell your blood for?

  • Iluvfreebies on 30/05/2024 - 12:19

    This would help all the vampires in the cost-of-living crisis.

  • limucat on 30/05/2024 - 13:04

    Has anyone ever donated blood under the 5 minute mark? I always get around 6 minutes something.. just some dumb challenge I set for myself. (I drink like a billion litres of water the night before and on the day as well)

    • Igaf on 30/05/2024 - 13:54
      +3

      No I've never got near that but drinking water to excess is an extremely dangerous practice.

    • zennow on 30/05/2024 - 17:10

      My last whole blood donation was so long ago I can't even remember.
      Due to Maleria antibodies, I can only do Plasma now.
      Usually 60-90 minutes for me - small body, floating vein, one arm only, other arm too small a vein.
      Looking at you with envy.

    • financialminimalism on 30/05/2024 - 23:21

      I do it in about 5 minutes. Always get a comment by the time I get started they say "oh you'll be done in no time". I do follow the water recommendation they advise the day before - for someone that doesn't normally drink a lot of water, the prep the day before is the hardest bit :-)

    • jebdra on 14/06/2024 - 15:49

      40 minutes for 700ml of plasma.

      Nurses tell me I'm quick. I think I'm just well hydrated

      • bxpressiv on 28/11/2024 - 13:40

        I do 879 and been trying to crack 40 for ages, done about 40mXxsecs a couple of times. If I'm just under 8 full draws I'm a chance.

        On Tuesday, after an endurance event on the weekend, I knew I was going to break it when I got to 7 full draws with 13ml to go, so I reckon on track for 37minXXsecs…then I get 3 bubbles during the saline and end up with a 41minXXsecs. I was pissed!

  • Chmmr on 30/05/2024 - 19:53
    +2

    Thank you to everyone who does donate. I'm unable to due to my medical history.

  • financialminimalism on 30/05/2024 - 23:20

    I think it's great we have a culture where people donate blood in Australia for no benefit other than helping others out. Sure, gifts are nice, but not the reason people do it. I've been getting targeted by ads for CSL Plasma donations in the USA, they pay people $700 for a plasma donation. Crazy!

    • CodeXD on 30/05/2024 - 23:23
      +1

      Damn… $700 USD is $1k+ AUD too

    • AngryAlfred on 31/05/2024 - 02:41

      They definitely aren't getting $700. It's around $30-$70 per "donation" plus incentives if you keep returning. This Guardian Article is very interesting on the matter. The long and skinny of it is that donation centres that pay in the US are predominantly set up in low socioeconomic areas where people will be more desperate to make ends meet so they resort to selling plasma, for perspective the US makes up approx 70% of the global plasma supply.

      In Australia we can donate plasma every two weeks, at US centres (disregarding the Red Cross ones) they can "donate" twice per week. If you're financially struggling and you can sell plasma for $100 per week you're very likely to do it. It's an extremely exploitative practice. Out of curiosity I went looking for your ad and of course it's completely predatory, it's a new donor bonus "up to $500" plus regular donations that could net you $700 in the first month, get you hooked on that easy money. I also found an entire subreddit dedicated to swapping referral codes for bonuses.. Sad state of affairs

      I do agree to your point about Australians doing it for free though, mine never have hot food but I do love the free cookies and strawberry milk

      • star-ggg on 31/05/2024 - 08:38

        It's an extremely exploitative practice

        That's a commentary on whether a country has adequate safety nets so people don't need be make ends meet with exploitative conditions. If it wasn't cash for plasma, it could be working cash jobs below minimum wage or jobs in unsafe working conditions.

      • financialminimalism on 31/05/2024 - 18:57

        https://imgur.com/a/arxx91T
        This is what I’m getting targeted with still tonight. They are claiming up to A$1,000

  • CandyMan on 31/05/2024 - 08:24
    +1

    What bonus gift will I get for a kidney donation?

    • Lukephua on 31/05/2024 - 09:54
      +1

      Nothing. Altruistic traits are rare. BG: I am a renal nurse, worked in renal transplants for years

    • cfuse on 31/05/2024 - 13:39

      Gout.

  • evanprichards on 31/05/2024 - 09:30
    -3

    Are the seperating spike protein injected blood from pure clean blood yet?
    I certainly don't want contaminated blood products destroying my family's health.

    • cfuse on 31/05/2024 - 13:47

      1. I have no idea, but tracking the origin of blood is a standard thing. This isn't like milk, they don't just pour it all into one big tank and then bottle it.

      2. The only way to guarantee that you dodge foreign contamination is to collect blood for yourself in advance of requiring it. For obvious reasons that has limited applicability.

      3. If one is worried about the coof or the coof shot's potential issues there are other ways of dealing with it. That's outside of the scope of this discussion and IME does nothing but create animus between those of irreconcilable beliefs.

  • OzzyboyBargainHunter on 31/05/2024 - 09:50
    -4

    Are they separating jabbed & unjabbed blood like they are doing in the USA?

  • OzzyboyBargainHunter on 01/06/2024 - 13:23
    -4

    Have they commenced separating the jabbed and unjabbed blood like in the USA?

    • Igaf on 01/06/2024 - 14:50
      +1

      I doubt the veracity of your statement/question but what's your specific concern and why would you ask amateurs on a deals website such a complex question?

      A very quick google and perusal suggests there's currently no evidence of increased problems resulting from blood donations with covid antibodies, whether they've been "generated" by a vaccine or as a result of a donor having acquired covid-19.

      There's plenty of information on the topic IF you're actually interested.

      • OzzyboyBargainHunter on 01/06/2024 - 15:11
        -3

        Google is NOT independent.

        • Igaf on 01/06/2024 - 16:27
          +2

          Statement of the far king obvious. So you posit that anything it finds is therefore biased? Kindergarten stuff.

          Having trouble answering my simple question?

          Did you make up your original comment/question yourself or get it from your warren mates?
          https://visiblechild.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/rabbit-h…

          • OzzyboyBargainHunter on 04/06/2024 - 15:27
            -2

            @Igaf: Google is paid for so it is biased. Keep believing your tv and your govt.

            • Igaf on 04/06/2024 - 17:15
              +1

              @OzzyboyBargainHunter: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/15329923/redir

              Your understanding of how google works appears to be on a par with your knowledge of blood product preparation. And, judging by your repeat comments/questions above, your knowledge of how vaccines and antibodies work is even more sparse. Here's some free advice: learn how to use google and how to differentiate between credible sources of information and pseudo/mis-information. It's not rocket surgery.

              • OzzyboyBargainHunter on 04/06/2024 - 19:31
                -2

                @Igaf: It is not a vaccine. It’s a bio weapon that was developed by the USA. Must be about time to get another Booster to boost who knows what?! Have fun with your depleted and compromised immune system or lack there of ;)

                • Igaf on 04/06/2024 - 21:36
                  +3

                  @OzzyboyBargainHunter: Good to see you finally spat it out.

                  Next question you won't (be abe to) answer. How does your warren explain away the undeniable global statistical evidence of the efficacy of covid-19 vaccines? Presumably your own answer is that google can't be trusted? That of course would be puerile because google hasn't been involved in the collection and analysis of epidemiological data relating to the SARS-COV-2 virus.

                  …Booster to boost who knows what?

                  You'd know what IF you learned to use google properly and managed to read and understand extremely basic information relating to how human immune systems and vaccines work. That will require opening both your eyes and your mind, and accepting the analyses of people far smarter, better educated and more knowledgeable than you and I. That's a big ask when your warren mates are constantly lauding inanity and encouraging your continued ignorance.

                • krammis76 on 28/11/2024 - 10:20
                  -1

                  @OzzyboyBargainHunter: Let me guess, you believe all the crazy conspiracies? It's funny, i haven't met one of you that actually thinks for yourself. If you believe one you believe them all. And you call the rest of us sheep. Oh and for your information it was Trump that "fast tracked" the vax too. I used to watch every press conference he did telling everyone that he's getting it passed way faster than it usually takes.

      • Underlord on 04/06/2024 - 14:18
        +1

        No point debating this one when the original statement is demonstrably false. I did find some information about it being considered by three US states but not enacted: https://wyofile.com/vaccine-concerns-prompt-blood-labeling-b…

    • capslock janitor on 27/11/2024 - 21:16

      To protect the people who receive donated blood and the donors who give it, we ask questions before you can donate.
      Answer a few quick questions to find out if you're eligible to make an appointment.
      Having or had a coronavirus vaccination?
      Have you been unwell in any way lately?
      Do you weigh less than 50kg?
      Do you have a serious heart condition, or have you ever had a heart attack or stroke?
      In the last 3 months, have you engaged in at-risk sexual behaviour?
      Have you had an operation or surgical procedure in the last 6 months, or are you planning on any in the 3 months after your donation?
      Are you taking antibiotics?
      Have you (or will you have) any dental work in the week before your donation?
      Have you had a tattoo in the 4 months before your donation?
      Have you had a piercing in the 4 months before your donation?
      Have you been outside of Australia in the 4 months before your donation?
      None of the above apply to me

  • jebdra on 14/06/2024 - 14:36

    Thanks OP

    I've been donating for more than 50 years and never heard of this gift program before.

    Started as a teenage in the UK and continued when I moved to Australia. Then had to stop because I was in UK during mad cow. Only just been allowed to start again. It really has changed a lot.

    Regarding being paid for donations, it would be nice if they could cover fuel costs. I'm in regional NSW and it's a 40k round trip. Not bad if I can combine it with other business in town, but it's not always possible.

    • jebdra on 14/06/2024 - 15:50

      Incidentally - there appears to be no access to the gift option in the app. I've never used the web site before.

      • Thundder on 17/06/2024 - 14:24
        +1

        I'm sure if you give them a call they should be able to help you out. It's just a preference setting. Even when you go in person next time I bet they can toggle it on for you.

  • capslock janitor on 27/11/2024 - 17:01

    plannin to book my 1st blood between now and feb,, https://www.lifeblood.com.au/blood/making-your-donation

  • OzzyboyBargainHunter on 27/11/2024 - 19:55
    -6

    Follow the money = CSL

    • Dogstar on 28/11/2024 - 10:12
      +2

      I really hope you never need a blood transfusion.

  • krammis76 on 28/11/2024 - 10:13
    +3

    I've just clicked over my 80th donation. The guys and girls in the centre i go to are beyond amazing. Super friendly and very appreciative every time i come in. The only thing that annoys me is if i haven't donated in a few fortnights i get a phone call asking when i can come in next. In my opinion those people are on some sort of commission for getting appointments because they are near on the same as pushy telemarketers. Even if you tell them you'll make an appointment for a day when you can get in there they'll keep asking about making a specific time and try to book it for you. You have to tell them 3 or 4 times before they'll back off. Apart from that i'm totally happy giving them an hour and a half of my time per week. My local only does plasma so it takes a bit longer.

    • humperdoo on 28/11/2024 - 10:44

      Good on ya, I've just ticked over 60.
      Mine are bloody awesome as well the staff.
      Never thought about it until I needed 3 units after a nasty accident.

      You can opt out of being called as I hadn't in a while and admitted I felt a little guilt tripped into it and they showed me how to in the app. I think its just unticking the box being notified via phone. Not a call since.
      I travel a bit for work to riskish places and got annoyed having to say I've been to x place so it rules me out for 90days once returned.

      On a side note when they say they are short they mean it. They also informed me they regularly buy it from other countries which I'm sure costs 'us' a fortune.

      Edit: there is one around the corner of my old work and they gave us paid time off during work hours to go which probably added a good 30 into their rotation.

    • The General on 28/11/2024 - 12:39

      I am in agreeance with you here. As they insist on making multiple bookings for you.

      I even called up once to change a booking time one day. The rep then proceeded to delete all my future bookings and rebook me in for the existing date/times. Why would he do that if he is not getting some sort of bonus?

  • SnowDragon on 28/11/2024 - 10:16
    +2

    Claimed 3 so far - hat, drink bottle and blanket.

    Not a big fan of the bottle as it's stainless steel and drinking from it seems strange. Hat quality feels cheap and it's made from 100% recycled polyester. Blanket is quite good and warm. Might get another blanket next time or the sunscreen if that's available.

    • krammis76 on 28/11/2024 - 10:21
      +1

      Yeah i thought the drink bottle felt very cheap and has zero insulation. It looks good though and i have had someone ask me about it in public so i guess it did it's job. :)

  • bemybubble on 28/11/2024 - 10:54
    +2

    Don’t forget the OzBargain blood team if you’re a donor

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/648326

  • unstungbee on 28/11/2024 - 11:03
    +1

    Can confirm, the gifts are of high quality. I am the proud owner of 2 travel mugs and 1 fleece blanket. Nearly on my 12th donation and 4th gift

  • hopper on 28/11/2024 - 11:05

    Wearing that cap, hope I don't get recognised as trump supporter

  • foursaken on 28/11/2024 - 12:02
    +3

    I've been putting off giving blood. Booked for tonight. Thanks OP

  • OzzyboyBargainHunter on 28/11/2024 - 13:03
    -1

    Dry up your vains as CSL get rich off your blood

    • krammis76 on 28/11/2024 - 14:07

      How does it feel to be so much smarter than the other 98 percent of the planet? Must be hard hey.

      • Gravy on 28/11/2024 - 16:04
        +1

        This is a very old article but an interesting read and was quite revealing back then. https://www.smh.com.au/national/row-over-secret-plan-to-sell…

        A quote from managing director at the time whilst speaking at a conference:
        "“The whole strategy is to keep us hidden to some degree … because there is a concern that the voluntary donor system would be troubled if a greedy commercial fractionator was seen to be profiting from their donations. So, in essence, we stay way below the radar in Australia.”"

        CSL share price floated at $2.30 back in 1994 when it was privatised. Currently at around $280.

        • alxjpow on 28/11/2024 - 18:13
          +1

          Thanks for sharing that.
          Very easy to accept malevolence in the medical system these days, given the situation we've just gone through. (I don't think it's really over)

  • Morphio25 on 28/11/2024 - 16:52

    I recently gave my second donation and had a third booked, so I'd be due a gift next January, but I've been booted. Apparently my ferritin level is too low, so they cancelled my appointment. I reckon it's all one big conspiracy so they don't have to give me a gift!

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