Bodies can not function without Healthy Red Blood cells, Zachary and I require regular blood transfusions every four weeks for the rest of our lives.

Despite having sickle cell thalassaemia I am a middle school leader, have competed in QLD state cheerleading team finals, where our team came second, I enjoy writing poetry, and aspire to one day be a famous fashion designer.

Zachary is a keen sportsmen and a talented cook, he has qualified for the Logan Thunder Rep team in Basketball, is playing in his second basketball grand final for his club team Cavaliers right at this time, and aspires to be a famous basketball coach and like Jamie Oliver wants to have his own cooking show.

These achievements and dreams have been made possible by the generosity of blood donors. Zac and I not to mention my sister, Mum and Dad are truly greatful to blood donors for helping us to have a life so we are able to enjoy and achieve the things other teenagers do.