Mummylou23
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I need to work out the tohughts and feelings of these to people regards blood donation its for a friend of mine can any one help
William Ireson, a 68-year-old grandfather, is delighted he will be able to carry on giving blood. He said, Im proud that Ive given 71 units of blood over the years, and pleased that now I can give a few more. It makes me feel great knowing that my blood could save someones life. Its my way of giving something back to the community. I always try to donate around Christmas because I know the hospitals need extra support during the winter months. I would encourage anyone of any age to give blood. Its not hard, and to be honest I am a bit squeamish, but its not painful and it has never bothered me. I know some people have to have regular transfusions because of their conditions, so its important to me to keep donating for as long as I can. It only takes an hour or two out of my day, but at the end of it I know I could be saving someones life. William has gone on to encourage family and friends to give blood, because as he says, You never know when, where or why we may need blood ourselves one day.
David Cooke from Norwich needed a complete blood transfusion as part of his treatment for cancer in 2002. The 65-year-old said he would not have survived his illness without the regular contributions of blood donors. It is vital that people keep donating regularly to save the lives of people like myself, he said. I would not have been here if donors had not been there for me. Thanks to the wonderful people who give blood, I continue to lead a full and active life. My heart goes out to all these great people who have donated blood, especially at this time of year.
William Ireson, a 68-year-old grandfather, is delighted he will be able to carry on giving blood. He said, Im proud that Ive given 71 units of blood over the years, and pleased that now I can give a few more. It makes me feel great knowing that my blood could save someones life. Its my way of giving something back to the community. I always try to donate around Christmas because I know the hospitals need extra support during the winter months. I would encourage anyone of any age to give blood. Its not hard, and to be honest I am a bit squeamish, but its not painful and it has never bothered me. I know some people have to have regular transfusions because of their conditions, so its important to me to keep donating for as long as I can. It only takes an hour or two out of my day, but at the end of it I know I could be saving someones life. William has gone on to encourage family and friends to give blood, because as he says, You never know when, where or why we may need blood ourselves one day.
David Cooke from Norwich needed a complete blood transfusion as part of his treatment for cancer in 2002. The 65-year-old said he would not have survived his illness without the regular contributions of blood donors. It is vital that people keep donating regularly to save the lives of people like myself, he said. I would not have been here if donors had not been there for me. Thanks to the wonderful people who give blood, I continue to lead a full and active life. My heart goes out to all these great people who have donated blood, especially at this time of year.
