I donate all the time and can't stress enough the importance of donating .... thanks Debra for posting this. My next time to donate is Jan. 15th as you have to wait 56 days in between donations and I just gave last week. I'm one of those donors that they love since I have the universal "O" neg. blood, but it doesn't matter your blood type they just need donations. It doesn't hurt and does not impede your day-to-day activities. An hour seems like a long time but that's the entire process not the length of time you're actually giving blood. But make it a "fun" night out and go with a friend or partner - I went with a really good friend of mine and then we went out for some girlie time afterwards. I challenge all of you Wonder Moms that have never donated before to go and give the gift of life ... as the slogan goes, "Blood, it's in you to give!!!!"