Blood---
Kathie Rumbley, who is A negative(Jimm's type), was planning on donating blood for Jimm. Unfortunately, she is under the weather and won't be able to do that right now. But for anyone else who is considering a donation, Kathie says:
> Here's the telephone number for people if they
> want to contact the Red Cross about blood
> donations for Jimm.
>
> 410-764-7000 ex 4626
Note: If you call you will need info on Jimm's whereabouts-
James Revelle
Gudelsky 4 Rm 22
University of Maryland Medical Center
22 S. Greene Street
Baltimore, MD 21201 --This address is also good for getting cards, etc. to Jimm.
Thank you Kathie.. get better soon.
P.S. Kathie also has some financial input you can see in the comments section of the "Expenses" post.
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Visits--
Some of you have been asking about visiting Jimm, and it is still too early. He is not conscious, and the staff still prefers family only at this point. As soon as this changes, I will immediately pass the word along.
Thanks,
aw
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2 comments:
My husband and I were going to donate blood for Jimm. However, only my husband is A-. I contacted the number for Red Cross that you posted and they informed me that the only way he can donate it and see that it goes directly to Jimm is to have an authorization from Jimm's doctor stating they will accept my husband's blood. Then we have to make an appointment. The only location where we live is St. Mary's Hospital in Leonardtown, MD (we are approximately an hour from Baltimore). The St. Mary's location accepts specific request blood donations on the last Monday of each month. I dont' think Bobby can make an appointment that soon (as he would not have the doctor's authorization that soon). However, if you think Jimm may still need some by the end of July, he can schedule to donate at that time. If, an emergency blood donor situation should arise before then please let us know and we could come to the hosptial. We have been friends with Jimm since 1972. My husband, Bobby, was in the Air Force with Jimm.
Debi
Answer to Debi(above)-
Dear Debi and Bobby,
Donating sure isn't a simple matter, and we salute your determination to help Jimm in this way. I am sure he will appreciate it. So far Jimm has needed roughly 10 pints of replacement blood. He has not needed any additional units during recent procedures.. and with any luck there will not be an emergency situation spiking his blood needs- but who can tell?
Thanks guys.. please let us know how things go.
aw
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