I used to give regularly in California and if I remember correctly the Red Cross (at least there and then) asked if you had spent 3 consequtive months abroad. I've never been out of this country except for a day trip to Toronto about 20 years ago, so it was no problem for me either way.
It is aggravating, isn't it? They want to protect the blood supply, but if they aren't careful they will protect it until there just isn't enough.
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I used to give regularly in California and if I remember correctly the Red Cross (at least there and then) asked if you had spent 3 consequtive months abroad. I've never been out of this country except for a day trip to Toronto about 20 years ago, so it was no problem for me either way.
It is aggravating, isn't it? They want to protect the blood supply, but if they aren't careful they will protect it until there just isn't enough.