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Give the greatest Gift of All, the Gift of Life

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notreallyhereDee · 05/12/2006 23:43

it wont fit under the xmas tree and most people wont ever fully appriciate what a small act can mean to so many people. But as my children open a door on their advent calenders, its a reminder that another day has passed without a much needed call for DH and many other people on the list. So if you have always meant to, but havent got round to it yet, then make my xmas extra special by signing up to the donor register, arrange to give blood and if you are able to, then also sign up to the Anthony Nolan Trust to donate bone marrow.

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Go on, make my families xmas extra special by signing up. And please dont forget to tell your family your wishes as well. So many families have objected to donating loved ones organs, even though they have registered.

x

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Skribble · 05/12/2006 23:57

Ok I have sent my details to the Blood donar register and there is a place I can donate next weekend.

I have only ever given a sample before and never got back due to pregnancies and illness.

I want to become a regular as many of my family members have needed blood and blood products. So I ow more than a few pints, plus I am O neg.

I am already on the organ donar register.

Skribble · 06/12/2006 00:09

BUMP come on!

fortyplus · 06/12/2006 01:09

Love to you Dee - I used to give blood regularly but can't at the moment.
I'm on the organ donor register - my children want to be as they say that would cheer me up if anything ever happened to them

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notreallyhereDee · 06/12/2006 11:38

bump.

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LynnC · 06/12/2006 11:52

Sent in my details and waiting to hear from them. I've always meant to do it but never seem to get round to it - so I promise before the year is out to go and donate.

MerryChristmasfromQV · 06/12/2006 19:04

Was gutted to find out I cant do anthony nolan

Have registered as a donor - yay. Added my DD and DS today too

Dont think I can give blood yet but will check (still b/feeding and had anaemia in the past)

winnie · 06/12/2006 19:20

I am on the list misdee. I give blood regularly.

Misdee, I know you don't want to hear it but you are an inspiration and I am sure your guts and determination has led to many people signing up.

I wish you and yours a really happy Xmas and I hope that Peter gets that call soon xx

JollyOldSaintNikkielas · 06/12/2006 19:33

bump for you Misdee as I can't give myself

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notreallyhereDee · 06/12/2006 19:36

we may be doing some mroe media stuff soon, well peter, not me. i cant face it myself atm.

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fortyplus · 06/12/2006 21:32

bumping for you xx

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notreallyhereDee · 06/12/2006 22:48

bump.

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fortyplus · 07/12/2006 00:30

bumping for the night owls

Quootiepie · 07/12/2006 00:33

Cant give blood, on the organ register...but whats involved with bone marrow register? Is that done while your alive? Ive looked abit on the site, but need it in simple terms

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notreallyhereDee · 07/12/2006 09:26

yes, you get tissue typed, and if someone needs your bone marrow they wil lcontact you about donating.

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fortyplus · 07/12/2006 17:16

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piximon · 07/12/2006 17:22

Can't give blood or register for bone marrow but it's on my list of things to do - must stop breeding. I am registered with organ donation tho. Every so often I remind my family that it's something I feel v strongly about.

winnie · 08/12/2006 08:17

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saggarmakersbottomknocker · 08/12/2006 08:45

Here's another incentive, it you need one.

This is Lucy. She is 7 today, a birthday she probably wouldn't have seen without the marvellous gift she received during the summer. Someone was strong enough to give Lucy their loved one's heart.

Thank you to that family and Happy Birthday Lucy.

orangecake · 08/12/2006 09:23

I have signed up for the donor register - thanks for the reminder Misdee (I needed this)

Not sure whether to sign my children up or discuss it with them first (but it would upset them to discuss it, so perhaps I should just do it any??)

Can't give blood at the moment as anaemic and Anthony Nolan won't have me (ASTHMA)

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notreallyhereDee · 08/12/2006 09:43

my 6 year old made the decision herself to sign up. If anything ever happened to my children i wouldnt hesitate to bring up organ donation with the doctors. some doctors dont like to ask either.

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saggarmakersbottomknocker · 08/12/2006 18:58

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fortyplus · 10/12/2006 10:33

bump

fifi26 · 10/12/2006 12:24

I already donate blood and I'm registered for organ donation (so is dp)

After discussing it with dp I have just added dd to the register.

xmasmummy · 10/12/2006 12:30

i am on the organ donor register but cant give blood or bone marrow just yet as dd2 is only 9 months old. but will when she is older

FairyTaleOfNewYork · 10/12/2006 17:00

bump.