[Not really racist!]

1 hour is about the average time..

It's a tiny bit longer when you're a new donor.

They were running low on staff for the day so they told us there would be delays (we made appointments). First I had to confirm appointment at the front desk and then do the application process with another person, then I had to answer questions. After that was done, it was already close to 20 mins. All the seats were being used so I waited an additional 20 mins before I finally got placed and began the donation. The setup / donating / resting / refreshment were about another 20 mins. Keep in mind it was only this busy because it was the end of a long weekend and they were low on staff.

Theres no excuse not to go donate blood because you think an hour is too long. You can surf on RS for a couple hours everyday and you can't even spend an hour donating blood and saving lives?