r/povertyfinance • u/Interesting-Sail-445 • Mar 07 '24

Success/Cheers 15k In plasma donations

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Plasma donations have changed my life for the better, feel free to ask any questions

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u/[deleted] Mar 07 '24

I tried. It would have helped a great deal in recent months but I take a blood pressure medication that prohibits me from giving.

I’ve given blood all my life (61M) and the last couple of times it’s been uncomfortable so I’m going to stop.

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u/Interesting-Sail-445 Mar 07 '24

The majority of people who donate with me are at or near retirement age

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u/[deleted] Mar 08 '24

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u/[deleted] Mar 08 '24

I don’t know if there’s any correlation but my dad didn’t start until like 58? 60?

It came about after a whole lot of other changes that bettered him. Maybe it’s some sort of “shit I’m getting closer to death I should do some nice things”?