I donated bone marrow last June. Can't really offer any advice because I was asked to do the other donation method (two giant needles to hip bone). Definitely worth it, no matter how painful it is. Good luck.
I live in Austin, TX and had to drive to Houston twice for testing and procedure, and they compensated me more than enough in travel costs. I didn't receive any compensation for lost wages (don't remember if they offered it, but I know I didn't ask for it). Just in case you were wondering.
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