Blood donors

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Hi all

Thinking of giving something back in this festive season? How about blood?

I am now a regular blood donor, having been previously put off by information that I would not be able to donate as I had a number of pre-1980 blood transfusions. I have recently found out that this is no longer a barrier to donating.

Blood donors saved my wife’s life in August. Simple as that. Now its time for me to help start repaying some of that debt, especially now I know I can. This is one of my ways of ‘paying it back’.

So among all the things that we can do this Christmas charity wise, personally I ask that you consider donating blood if you can. There are a lot of people who can’t do it for many different reasons. Many people just can’t even get the time off work etc and that is basic reality, but if you can manage it, speaking from experience it is absolutely worthwhile.

Some major private and public sector employers grant you paid time off to do this.

Ironically my wife was a regular donor for years, but now can’t do it anymore for the foreseeable future due to medical reasons.

Especially with the road toll this year trending the way it is, there is a real chance that you will give someone the ultimate gift of all – their life.

http://www.donateblood.com.au/
Ph. 13 14 95

Thanks and have a merry and safe Christmas.

Andrew