List, A couple of weeks ago the local NBC TV affiliate, WLBT, did a feature on the blood shortage in the Jackson Metropolitan area. I was not paying close attention until I saw Joan. She was sitting up and smiling, so I made the assumption, apparently incorrect, that she was OK. I have donated blood to Mississippi Blood Services for many years. Four more pints and I will be a ten gallon donor. I am sure all you need to tell them is to credit the donation to Joan Blanks at Jackson Baptist. My blood type is A positive. This is the most common type. They tell me that since A positive is the most common type, more A positive is required than any other type. I have not been able to donate for several months for health reasons. I am better now. In the next day or two I will visit Mississippi Blood Services and see if they will again accept my blood. If so, it will be a replacement unit to Joan's account. Mark A. Causey Brandon, MS