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Debby, I am also about your age (39/17) and the Red Cross absolutely loves me (and/or my blood). Whenever the specified period between donations expires (I'm unsure what lenght of time it actually is), I can expect a call that week. I have been very clear that I have PD, they check what my meds are and then get me on a table to donate valuable blood. It is one of the easiest charitable things for me to do. I believe that it is the meds that the Red Cross is concerned about and not the PD (per se). I am on Sinemet CR (25/100 mg), 2x and Eldepryl (5 mg), 2x daily. I think a quick call to the Red Cross regarding your meds will have you in there in no time. I echo the statements of others, No one is worthless! And your willingness to aid persons unknown is proof of that. Hang in there, Terry Brennan ---------- From: Parkinson's Information Exchange[SMTP:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 1997 6:23 PM To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN Subject: Re: Firefighting & Blood donors Just wondering - is it possible to donate blood while taking parkinson's medication? I've been meaning to start donating on a regular basis (to hopefully find something of value I can do - sometimes pd makes me feel sort of worthless.) Thanks for any info. Debby 43/10