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.
~This episode is dedicated to Francesca Pastega. We promise to always say her name.~
Ian and Lyndsay Pastega have had to navigate the most extraordinary challenges to create their family. Through alloimmunisation in pregnancy (requiring their babies to have multiple blood transfusions before they were even born), premature birth, neonatal death and pregnancy after loss.
Lynds, Elda (9) and Charlie (7) share their story of navigating premature birth and NICU life, being blood product recipients, grieving the loss of Frankie and the healing power of welcoming their youngest child, Lincoln (2).
The Pastega's have partnered with the Canberra Hospital NICU Foundation to provide books and resources for those who are newly bereaved. You can show your support for the "Stories from the stars" campaign here: https://newborn.org.au/support/
https://www.canberrahospitalfoudation.org.auThe Milkshakes for Marleigh book can be ordered here: https://kmdbookstore.com/milkshakes-for-marleigh/fbclid=IwAR168JlGAPgDEwIgvbZlaEMFTluCi0EuKADyYO6o0mt0xPcFEtUM3xumYbo
Lyndsay's Her Canberra article about "The pain of silence" can be found here: https://hercanberra.com.au/life/family/pregnancy-and-infant-loss-awareness-month-life-after-frankie/
Please book a blood donation with Lifeblood by calling 13 14 95 learn more about blood donation advocacy here: www.milkshakesformarleigh.org
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.