Re: One CJD Victim, Family can still Donate Blood

[Guest guest]

Shar-

We had the same experience with Bonfils too. My cousin was called to

donate because she has a rare blood type (I can't remember which). She

always fills out the questionnaire and the question " Has a blood relative

been diagnosed and/or died from CJD? " She answered yes and then went back to

talk to them. She explained to them about and the fact that it had be

98% determined that she received it from dura mater and that it was not

genetic. They told her that though that was probably correct - they still

would not let her donate any longer. They said that they were unwilling to

take the chance...

[Guest guest]

Mel -

Got news for you. Colorado does not allow donations from CJD blood

relatives. My daughter went to a blood drive here in town which was run by

Belle Bonfils in Denver. She said the preliminary questionnaire had the

question and when the nurse looked it over, she said definitely not. She

also said that this was the first time she had turned anyone down on that

reason. Someone from Bonfils is supposed to call my daughter, but that was

last week and she still hasn't heard anything.

Shar