It’s not that I don’t like lounging around the house doing nothing (in fact, I love it), it’s just that I sometimes feel guilty for having “me time.” Shouldn’t I be cleaning the house, doing laundry, writing a ‘thank you’ note, grocery shopping, or doing one of the other millions of things on my To-Do list?

(Ok, moving on to the point of this post; I’m getting stressed out as I type.)

If you suffer from “Me-Time Guilt” and “To-Do List Syndrome” (both definitely not official terms) like I do, I have the perfect solution for you: donate platelets at the Red Cross. It’s the most guilt-free way to relax AND do something productive and philanthropic (help save lives!). The platelet donation process takes up to two hours, giving you plenty of time for some R&R. The Red Cross has a library of movies to chose from (or bring your own) that you can watch while you’re donating… completely guiltless Me-Time!

This week the Red Cross in Portland is experiencing a high number of cancellations for platelet donations. We need you to help ensure that platelets are available for patients in need. Please call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or visit http://www.givelife.org/ to make a platelet donation appointment.