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I love the simple pleasures in life like grass under my feet |
On a seriously note - we all love life, our family our friends, summer and being healthy but did you know 1 in 4 people will need a blood transfusions in their lifetime and with only 4% of the British population being blood donors thats a real scary thought. In theory someone in your family will be affected and need a transfusion and in my personal experience that statistic appears to be true as my mother has had two during both her c-sections as well as two cousins, my aunt and my grandmother and I really wonder what the outcome would of been without those amazing people who give up just a little bit of there time to donate and potential save numerous lives.
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Hats off and big love to those who donate (image) |
Like I said my mother had transfusions twice and it's still something that happens a lot in child birth and for those who don't know it was World Blood Donation Day earlier this month (14th June) and I really want to take my hat off to all those that are involved. Most people don't donate because of things like a fear of needles, fainting etc, some people like me can't for medical reasons but its something we should all really consider doing. I recently took part in a survey which they have made into an infographic which has some pretty eye opening facts, check it out....
![World Blood Donor Day Benenden Blood Donation Survey Infographic](https://www.benenden.co.uk/media/1068303/BEN134_BloodDonation_Infographic.jpg)
Blood Donation Survey Results Infographic by benenden health
Wow some interesting facts there, I thought the number of donors was higher than 4%. I remember as soon as I was 18yrs old I queued to give blood as I had transfusions when I was younger and wanted to give back, only to be told I did not weigh enough - gutted!
ReplyDeleteBut I'm very appreciative of anyone that does go to the trouble.
Angela
Really interesting facts here - My auntie always gives blood and I think I will too when I turn 18 - I am scared of needles though so I need to overcome that!
ReplyDeleteSarah xx
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