Have you ever donated blood?
You may have been the one who saved, preserved or improved the quality of life of a Milkshakes for Marleigh podcast guest!
Host Kate Fisher interviews blood recipients and their loved ones, to thank blood donors and to encourage new ones.
This podcast celebrates the gift of time that blood donors give by sharing the incredible things that recipients go on to do with their lives.
It seeks ro leave you inspired, grateful for the generosity of the human spirit and deeply proud to be a Aussie!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Have you ever donated blood?
You may have been the one who saved, preserved or improved the quality of life of a Milkshakes for Marleigh podcast guest!
Host Kate Fisher interviews blood recipients and their loved ones, to thank blood donors and to encourage new ones.
This podcast celebrates the gift of time that blood donors give by sharing the incredible things that recipients go on to do with their lives.
It seeks ro leave you inspired, grateful for the generosity of the human spirit and deeply proud to be a Aussie!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bec Jones is helping to change the landscape for para-athletes, women in sport and football in Australia. Thanks to Australian blood and plasma donors, Bec is having effective treatment for her Autoimmune Encephalitis and as a member of the Australian ParaMatlida’s Football squad, she is showcasing the way that women and girls with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury or stroke can dominate on the football field.
Like Marleigh, Bec has Intravenous Immunoglobulin Infusions (IVIG) to treat Autoimmune Encephalitis. She has overcome incredible challenges to now be representing Australia, returning to University and pursuing her studies in Medicine. She hopes to practice in a rural or remote setting and also improve understanding of the red flags for Autoimmune Encephalitis to help to reduce time from symptom onset to commencement of treatment.
Bec is deeply grateful for the Aussies who donated their plasma that saved her life and that continue to help her thrive!
For more information about the Milkshakes for Marleigh blood donation advocacy movement please visit: www.milkshakesformarleigh.org
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.