Selling plasma

[JesusPlaysMetal]

so I was talking with one of secretaries and she mentioned that's she's going to Disney in a few months. We were talking about where to eat inside and outside the park when she mention that for the food and misc expenses, her family (husband and 2 daughters who are both in college) have been selling plasma once a week. Has anyone actually sunk to that level for going do Disney.

 

[Marionnette]

so I was talking with one of secretaries and she mentioned that's she's going to Disney in a few months. We were talking about where to eat inside and outside the park when she mention that for the food and misc expenses, her family (husband and 2 daughters who are both in college) have been selling plasma once a week. Has anyone actually sunk to that level for going do Disney.

Apparently, at least 4 people have.

 

[CF'er]

I just saw someone on another thread talk about it to get more food money. No one on the thread balked at the idea so it must be common. A little too much for me though personally.

 

[mom2AidanAndEli]

Just my opinion, but if that's what it takes to get to Disney, then maybe a trip isn't the right choice right now.

 

[nicolejc83]

If they aren't going to go out and buy drugs with the money I see no problems with it. It is a needed product and they are providing it with little harm to anyone involved. As long as it is for spending money and not to finance the whole trip I don't see a problem with it.

 

[gracie1]

How much do you actually make selling plasma?

 

[Happyinwonerland]

The idea of selling plasma has always freaked me out. I would rather work an extra shift or two to cover food expenses. Thankfully I have the option to work as much as I want and I make a good enough hourly wage that it doesn't take long to cover that expense.

 

[Oodalally13]

I don't see a problem with it though it does creep me out (but needles, hospitals, etc all do). I just wish they paid the equivalent for what it costs someone to receive it. I had to,receive 3 pints after an emergency 2 years ago and it was $500 per pint. That was the cost of blood only, not the hospital stay, other tools and equipment. Now when the school I work at has blood drives with the students I like to remind them that what they are donating for free, someone else will have to pay $500 for. Our local blood bank even has a program that if the students donate x amount in a certain time frame, they receive a cord (like honors cords) to wear at graduation. Now that I have a big issue with.

 

[Sleepy425]

There must be an issue here in not familiar with, because I'm not seeing why this is a problem (in CT you can't get paid for it - but I'm assuming in states that you do get paid it is all done in a legal fashion and a clean setting). We encourage people on this board to coupon, take on second jobs, etc in order to have Disney money. But when someone does something that can help save a life it is suddenly not Ok?

As for the cord at graduation, I think it is great. It may be the motivation some students need to get out there and donate. As for the cost of getting the blood while it is free to donate - they have to pay staff to draw the blood, then it gets tested and prepared for transfusion. All of that costs money. Yes, $500 is a lot. But trying to discourage your students from donating because you don't like the fact that it costs money is horrible (why else would you bring up the money aspect of it wasn't to deter them?). You yourself needed it so you must see how important each donor is!

 

[Beezle2]

How much do you actually make selling plasma?[/QUOTE

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$60 a week here.

 

[lauradis]

My MIL had to go through Plasma treatments for cancer. So is doing much better now.

She asked everyone if they could do the 100 donations challenge.

That was about year and half ago and Im up to 58 times. All of the money has gone to buy Disney gift cards.

Its not shameful to donate plasma, I would have done it for free if all of my donations went directly to my mother in law.

 

[Gracie09]

I don't see a problem with it though it does creep me out (but needles, hospitals, etc all do). I just wish they paid the equivalent for what it costs someone to receive it. I had to,receive 3 pints after an emergency 2 years ago and it was $500 per pint. That was the cost of blood only, not the hospital stay, other tools and equipment. Now when the school I work at has blood drives with the students I like to remind them that what they are donating for free, someone else will have to pay $500 for. Our local blood bank even has a program that if the students donate x amount in a certain time frame, they receive a cord (like honors cords) to wear at graduation. Now that I have a big issue with.

They may get blood for "free" but they still have to pay for staff, equipment, testing services, storage, transportation etc etc. I am no longer allowed to donate because I lived in the UK during a mad cow disease outbreak and am disqualified, but I use to give blood often. Needles don't bother me and if it helps save someone, why not. Your body will make more.

 

[mom2AidanAndEli]

I think giving blood or being an organ donor or donating plasma--any of those things--are a great idea and should be encouraged. But I think of it as donating, as doing something because it will help others.

My opinion... If this is what you have to do to afford something, be it a Disney trip, a new car, the latest electronics, whatever, then you probably can't really afford it. I'm not talking about someone who is doing it to put food on the table or a roof over your head. Those are necessities and if that's what it takes, that's what it takes. But to do something like this for a luxury item (and Disney IS a luxury!) just seems like too much. I just can't wrap my brain around that one. But that's just MY opinion.

 

[JesusPlaysMetal]

Just my opinion, but if that's what it takes to get to Disney, then maybe a trip isn't the right choice right now.

Exactly. That is what I thought. Maybe it just was meant to be at this time to go to Disney and would be best to save some more and not have to rely on selling blood.

There must be an issue here in not familiar with, because I'm not seeing why this is a problem (in CT you can't get paid for it - but I'm assuming in states that you do get paid it is all done in a legal fashion and a clean setting). We encourage people on this board to coupon, take on second jobs, etc in order to have Disney money. But when someone does something that can help save a life it is suddenly not Ok?

As for the cord at graduation, I think it is great. It may be the motivation some students need to get out there and donate. As for the cost of getting the blood while it is free to donate - they have to pay staff to draw the blood, then it gets tested and prepared for transfusion. All of that costs money. Yes, $500 is a lot. But trying to discourage your students from donating because you don't like the fact that it costs money is horrible (why else would you bring up the money aspect of it wasn't to deter them?). You yourself needed it so you must see how important each donor is!

They are not doing it to save a life. They need a money. They would not be donating if they were not paid. Not everyone around here pays for it. There are websites that name the places that pay for plasma. She told me they get $50 each a week = $200 week.

 

[JesusPlaysMetal]

I think giving blood or being an organ donor or donating plasma--any of those things--are a great idea and should be encouraged. But I think of it as donating, as doing something because it will help others.

My opinion... If this is what you have to do to afford something, be it a Disney trip, a new car, the latest electronics, whatever, then you probably can't really afford it. I'm not talking about someone who is doing it to put food on the table or a roof over your head. Those are necessities and if that's what it takes, that's what it takes. But to do something like this for a luxury item (and Disney IS a luxury!) just seems like too much. I just can't wrap my brain around that one. But that's just MY opinion.

Yes. If they needed the money for groceries or to catch up on their utility bills then that's fine but to use it for spending money for Disney world should not be the reason to give plasma.

 

[Gr8t Fan]

Yes. If they needed the money for groceries or to catch up on their utility bills then that's fine but to use it for spending money for Disney world should not be the reason to give plasma.

Why not? This is how they're choosing to finance their meals and I don't see anything wrong with it. Would it be better if they put their food expenses on a credit card with no means to pay the card off? I think people spend far too much time being concerned about what others do.

 

[Marionnette]

Exactly. That is what I thought. Maybe it just was meant to be at this time to go to Disney and would be best to save some more and not have to rely on selling blood.

They are not doing it to save a life. They need a money. They would not be donating if they were not paid. Not everyone around here pays for it. There are websites that name the places that pay for plasma. She told me they get $50 each a week = $200 week.

Why do you care what their reasons for donating plasma are? They're not doing anything illegal. You aren't being asked to pay for it. There is no impact on you whatsoever. It's not something that I would choose to do, but I'm not going to pass judgement on someone who does.

Or maybe you're just trolling?

 

[JesusPlaysMetal]

Why not? This is how they're choosing to finance their meals and I don't see anything wrong with it. Would it be better if they put their food expenses on a credit card with no means to pay the card off? I think people spend far too much time being concerned about what others do.

To profit off something that other people need to survive is rediculous especially when it comes to paying for a vacation. Maybe someone should not be going to Disney if they rely on selling their blood.

Look at it this way. Your family does this once a week and you need to get money for it to go to Disney and without this money you cannot go to Disney. A very close friend is in the need for plasma due to an illness. You will need to donate once a week for about 3 months. The only place that you can donate her plasma does not pay.

 

[dalayney]

You know what....blood and plasma donations have saved my life. I am ever grateful as i have severe anemia and blood level issues.
So what if people do it for money for vacations. These people might be funding their 401ks, or paying for college... just because they are using the money for vacations does not give people the right to assume they are financially irresponsible. .. you don't know their circumstances. As long as they are healthy, not putting their own health at risk... heck yes sell blood and plasma! And I am forever grateful to you for it.
The judgemental ones can MYOB.

 

[JesusPlaysMetal]

Why do you care what their reasons for donating plasma are? They're not doing anything illegal. You aren't being asked to pay for it. There is no impact on you whatsoever. It's not something that I would choose to do, but I'm not going to pass judgement on someone who does.

Or maybe you're just trolling?

How about just a second job to finance the Disney trip.