Two of our three children will be blood transfusion dependant for the rest of their lives. Thanks to regular blood donors they are able to live a 'NORMAL' life.
HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY.....What does that mean to you?Going to the beach with the family, lamingtons, green and gold, the day that Australia was discovered by Captain Cook....This year has been… Read More
You will be aware that the Minister for Health and Ageing, the Honourable Tony Abbott MP appointed an independent committee to review Australia's plasma fractionation arrangements which Aust… Read More
Christmas is a time for family, friends, food, gatherings, laughter and pressies. Its a time where we wish for all your dreams to come true.Our Family would like to thank all those that have… Read More
different type of mother to me. they are not the type of mother that gives birth to me or takes care of me. They are the type of mother that continues my life by donating the gift of blood.A… Read More
I meet many people in my day, some people know the story of my family others don't. The ones that do try and explain why they haven't or why they can't donate.It's true not everyone can dona… Read More
Through this journey we have learn’t that the blood you donate not only helps people that have operations or those in car accidents or even just Alexis and Zac. It helps many other peo… Read More
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… Read More
Most importantly these hereos save the lives of two of my children Alexis and Zachary. My children were diagnosed with a life threatening, genetic blood disorder called "Sickle Cell Beta Tha… Read More
The definition of a Hero is : ‘any person, especially man, admired for qualities or achievements and regarded as an ideal or model.’Anyone that has a hero in their life is truly… Read More
11th-17th September 2006 is National Blood Donor week.On Saturday 16th September approximately 500 blood donors came together to be awarded on their milestone of donating blood from 100 to 3… Read More
Exciting news of a new donormobile mobile will be operating throughout surrounding areas of South Brisbane. The state of the art donormobile, will be launched on August 19, at the Springwood… Read More
Attention!Pregnant Woman and Partner's, You Need To Know About Cord Blood!What should a Pregnant Woman know about Cord Blood?If your Pregnant and know little or nothing about .. 'Cord Blood'… Read More
Attention!Pregnant Woman and Partner's, You Need To Know About Cord Blood!What should a Pregnant Woman know about Cord Blood?If your Pregnant and know little or nothing about .. 'Cord Blood'… Read More
Donating blood helps to save lives of people you dont even know. Thats got to feel great.Your blood pressure and haemoglobin levels are checked everytime you donate. Brilliant way of keeping… Read More
Dont worry about going to a gym or those dietary salons any more. Go straight to the Blood Bank and donate some of that precious gift of life called blood. Thats right by donating blood you… Read More
What are your New Years Resolutions for 2006 ? .... Losing weight, getting fit, quit smoking, make more money, overseas trip, etc How many times have you thought about donating blood ? Dont… Read More
Merry Christmas to all my readers. May this time with your families be a joyous one. This year christmas for us was a wonderful time spent with the family, lots of lovely food, presents, lau… Read More
We spend one day in the childrens hospital every month. Two of our children have a blood disorder called Sickle cell thalassaemia. They both require whole red blood transfusions every four w… Read More
FACT - Donating Blood saves a life FACT - Blood Donors are Heroes FACT - Becoming a dedicated donor ensures that a life goes on living FACT - People that have particular blood disorders requ… Read More
Believe it or not we all carry a special gift inside of usLiving a life that some of us take for granted Only a few realise how precious this gift can beOnly a few will share it with you an… Read More
Whilst I was pregnant I had watched a science program that was informing the general public about Cord Blood. It talked about the important findings in research done on the Cord Blood and ho… Read More
When I was pregnant with Adrienne, I discovered that I could donate my babies cord blood so that in the future we could help Alexis and Zachary. Cord blood contains huge amounts of Stem cell… Read More
The Australian Red Cross Blood Services has the safest blood supply, from anywhere around the world. It is due to their stringent rules that protects not only the donor but the recipient als… Read More