My beautiful Joseph with his blue eyes, ready smile and arms always open for a hug or a tickle fight

[Trazzletoes]

He has survived the most horrific cancer treatment with his smile, joy and love intact. Unfortunately the neuroblastoma has survived too.

That's a great plan Norks - and yes, I'm in. I'm so in that I've just gone and booked a blood-giving appointment (bizarrely, at my local football ground) next week.

Hooray, I KNEW you would get behind this.
We have just checked up local sessions and will sort diaries tomorrow and make appointment.

look here for session times

I'm not able to give blood as I had to have a blood transfusion. It really is so important, and I'm grateful to everyone who donates. What a lovely idea to do it in honor of Joe and Aillidh.

Great idea - I used to give blood regularly but since having the kids I've not done it for ages. I'll check the site and give blood at next one.
Still thinking of you Trazzles and splodging xxx

Thats a brilliant idea and I would so love to,but due to medical conditions and medication i can't.
Feels rubbish, however I am on the organ doner register - which is something else everyone could sign up for?

www.organdonation.nhs.uk/how_to_become_a_donor/registration/consent.asp

Trazzle we are all here and I am thinking of your family so frequently and sending you much love and light from Cheshire. Hope Joe is able to enjoy some things and please do let me know if is anything can send to cheer him or brighten his day up in any way xx

Done.

Just booked an appointment. It must be a good 15 years since I last donated but I will be doing it again inspired by expat and Trazzles.

So sorry Trazzle. Nothing anyone can say other than you have so many people sending you loving thoughts :( A hug for you and your family and most of all your precious Joe xo

Brilliant idea Norks - no-one wants my rubbish blood, but it's fantastic for any one who's able to show practical support. Good for all of you!

I'm booked to donate on May 16th, that's my first available date following my last donation, when I was thinking about Joe.

Fab idea norks! I am a blood donor but can't donate at the mo as DS3 is only 14 weeks and you have to be six months post partum, and yes, norks, mine are very messy.... Huge respect to those who are going to though as a result of this thread. Can I also suggest that people sign up to the bone marrow register? You can do this via the blood transfusion service or the Anthony Nolan Trust (sorry, I'm rubbish and don't know how to do links )

Lots of love to you and Joe, Trazzles, from SE London

Great idea Norks. I gave blood last month but will do again as soon as they let me. I have my appointment booked.

Excellent idea, norks. I shall get myself booked in for donating.

Trazzle, like norks said, we are here for you whenever, wherever. X

I do understand that some people are not able to give blood for medical or tattoo or Africa type reasons, so, your mission is to find someone else to give half an armful on your behalf! How does that sound?

I was inspired by Aillidh and MrsDV amd gave for the first time last month. Booked in again for July.
Great idea Norks

Mission accepted norks I shall send DH to the next available session. He has quite nice blood as it's one of the more unusual groups. My O neg however, is even more special as it's the universal donor I promise you I shall donate some as soon as DS hits the 6 month mark. Great idea and lovely that we can feel we're doing something practical as well as giving virtual support

What a great way for us all to do something constructive.

I just need to wait a couple more months for my thyroid meds to have been stable long enough and I'll be there.

I am terrified of needles, but rationally I know I had injections to have my babies, so I will stomach a needle for Joe and Ailidh. The motivation is big enough.

I have just booked an appointment for Friday at my local hospital so there isn't time to think about it.

Great idea to do something so practical Norks.

Thinking of you and your babies Trazzles and Expat

tea attagirl! :) just think how proud you will be, and we will be of you.

You brilliant vipers you (can vipers give blood?)

Great idea. I have never done it but have thought about it so I am going to find out when the next session is locally.

That's me all booked up for next Friday.

you will find a session here

:o at xigris DH having NAICE blood

Thank you. That's absolutely perfect. DH and I are delighted that so many of you are able to give this amazing gift. Joe will know all about the brave ladies when he wakes up tomorrow.

Thank you.

Great idea. Will book an appointment tomorrow.

I gave blood a couple of months ago so can't do it this month but I've booked for the end of next month, for Joe and for Ailidh.