Now, I can't speak for anyone except myself, but I know first hand (very painfully) what a reduction in blood and an induction of alcohol does to a body. It creates a very fast drunk and a very very very long and painful recovery "tomorrow". Needless to say, I will never give blood again.
(No that's not true - I just won't drink alcohol afterwards!) I think I'll stick to the juice and cookies.
Oct 27, 7:45 AM EST
Colo. Blood Drive Offers Free Beer
DURANGO, Colo. (AP) -- Sounds like a fair trade: blood for beer. United Blood Services of Durango, Colo., held an unusual blood drive this weekend.
Donors got a free pint of beer for a pint of blood. Four area breweries took part in the promotion.
People from the blood bank got into the spirit of the season, by dressing in Halloween costumes including vampires.
There was a little more at stake for the brewers than just civic pride. The owner of the brewery that collected the least amount of blood will get a makeover today: hair dyed blood red.
Copyright 2003 Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Oct 27, 7:45 AM EST
Colo. Blood Drive Offers Free Beer
DURANGO, Colo. (AP) -- Sounds like a fair trade: blood for beer. United Blood Services of Durango, Colo., held an unusual blood drive this weekend.
Donors got a free pint of beer for a pint of blood. Four area breweries took part in the promotion.
People from the blood bank got into the spirit of the season, by dressing in Halloween costumes including vampires.
There was a little more at stake for the brewers than just civic pride. The owner of the brewery that collected the least amount of blood will get a makeover today: hair dyed blood red.
Copyright 2003 Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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