u/Ok_Pomegranate3307

I am here because I would like to share my recent experience with The Blood Connection, a Southeastern non-profit that collects blood.

The place where I live had them come in to do blood drawings advertised as donate blood, get $70. I went in and donated blood. It was a smooth experience. When I left, the worker there told me the points would be on my account in less than 12 hours. I logged on within 2 hours and I had gotten points, but it was only enough points equal to a $30 gift card, not $70 as advertised.

I emailed them to let them know of this mix up. No response. I called them three times on three different days. Was put on hold for ~30 minutes each time. I messaged them on Instagram and Facebook. No response. I commented on a recent Facebook post and they deleted my comment.

I know they still technically compensated me for my donation, but I thought this was pretty wild. It has been roughly a week since I donated. I just thought I would share my experience.

Eligibility: You must be 18+ and have a child between the ages of 8 and 14 who has played organized tackle football within the past year.

What you'll do: Read a short social media post, answer questions about your attitudes toward youth tackle football and safety. Total time: 5–10 minutes.

Survey link:
https://clemson.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_823vpdT6i0o2gXs

All responses are anonymous. This study has been reviewed by the Augusta University IRB.

Thank you for your time!