Local Life Savers

They may not be the type that wear red swimsuits and run on the beach but people around our community that donate blood are lifesavers. I am very passionate about this as last year my mum had an awful battle with Leukaemia. She spent 6 months going through chemo and having a bone marrow transplant. She was overwhelmed and often commented on what a great feeling it was that another human who was a stranger had helped her, when they’d donate blood it meant that my mum was able to be with us for longer. Seeing a bag of blood that some one has donated hanging next to her in a hospital ward day after day makes you realise this is one of the best gifts you can give another human!

Unfortunately my mum lost her battle with Leukaemia a few months ago but I made a promise to her that I would continue to tell people to donate blood and help others!