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!
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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.
Siobhan is a blood product recipient and picture of post traumatic growth. She is an ex-27 week preemie, born more than 3 months early and recipient of many, many blood products. She joins me today with her mum, Fiona who is also a blood product recipient, having needed a transfusion following a the birth of Siobhan's older sister.
Siobhan has founded Our Pixie Friends and is on a mission to make sick kids feel less alone. She supports young people all over Australia who are facing a variety of traumas and challenges, through telling her story and using her experiences to create resources like support packs, sensory toys and picture books.
How lucky we are that blood donors saved the lives of these two remarkable Queensland women!
Check out Our Pixie Friends here: https://www.ourpixiefriends.com
Book an appointment to make a blood donation to The Milkshakes for Marleigh Lifeblood Team by calling 13 14 95 or here: https://www.lifeblood.com.au
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.