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Granddaughter thanks blood donors for giving grandfather priceless, “extra” year.

A granddaughter from Torfaen is thanking blood donors across Wales for giving her family valuable time with her grandfather after he was diagnosed with cancer in 2018. Holly Davies, 19 stated grandfather David Rees received over 60 blood and four platelet donations over an 18 month period after he was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia, … Continue reading Granddaughter thanks blood donors for giving grandfather priceless, “extra” year.

“Save lives” for World Cancer Day says Caerphilly donor after reaching 1,000 donations.

“Save lives” for World Cancer Day says Caerphilly donor after reaching 1,000 donations. A retired steelworker from Caerphilly is calling on more people to give blood or platelets this World Cancer Day (February 4th) after he reached an incredible 1,000 donations for the Welsh Blood Service, a milestone which took over four decades to achieve. … Continue reading “Save lives” for World Cancer Day says Caerphilly donor after reaching 1,000 donations.

Students and staff at Y Pant School potentially save over 180 lives

Students and staff from Y Pant School, Talbot Green, have been thanked by the Welsh Blood Service for hosting their first blood donation clinic to help patients in need across the country. The school was also joined by students from Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive School, Beddau (Pontypridd). On the day, 61 blood donations were made, 42 … Continue reading Students and staff at Y Pant School potentially save over 180 lives

Father and son reach milestone blood donations together

A Pembrokeshire father and son have been recognised by the Welsh Blood Service for donating enough blood to have potentially saved or improved up to 450 lives. Retired Head Verger of St Davids Cathedral, Barrie Webb, from Haverfordwest, was one of the local donors that were recognised at a recent awards ceremony for reaching the … Continue reading Father and son reach milestone blood donations together

Stanwell students and staff potentially save more than 2,000 lives

Students and staff from Stanwell School are being thanked by the Welsh Blood Service for collectively donating enough units of blood to have potentially saved more than 2000 lives. Stanwell became the first school in Wales to host its own donation session for students and staff in 2015. The 60 donations collected at a recent … Continue reading Stanwell students and staff potentially save more than 2,000 lives

Newport lifesaver recognised for 100 blood donations

A Bassaleg woman, who is one of Wales’ longest serving blood donors, is encouraging local residents to “give it a go” after being recognised by the Welsh Blood Service for reaching 100 blood donations, a milestone that has taken her 59 years to achieve. Jeanne Butcher, 71, was one of four local donors that were … Continue reading Newport lifesaver recognised for 100 blood donations

Christmas Plus One

#ChristmasPlusOne campaign This year we’re asking you to help promote your local clinic in three simple steps. 1. Choose the donation session you want to promote from the drop down list below. 2. Click ‘get my invitation’ and use the social media icons to share your donation session with friends. 3. Tell your friends to … Continue reading Christmas Plus One

Whitchurch High School students learn a lifesaving lesson

Students and staff from Whitchurch High School have been thanked by the Welsh Blood Service for rolling up their sleeves and giving blood to help patients in need. More than 60 blood donations were recently made at the first blood donation session to be held specifically for students and staff at the school, potentially saving … Continue reading Whitchurch High School students learn a lifesaving lesson

Cowbridge comprehensive students and staff roll up their sleeves to help save lives.

Students and staff from Cowbridge Comprehensive School have been thanked by the Welsh Blood Service for giving the gift of life by donating blood. More than 50 blood donations were recently given at a blood donation session held at the school. This was the second donation session to be held at the school, with over … Continue reading Cowbridge comprehensive students and staff roll up their sleeves to help save lives.

The Duke of Cambridge awards Cath O’Brien MBE

The Duke of Cambridge has awarded former Welsh Blood Service Director, Cath O’Brien, with a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to the Welsh Blood Service and the adoption of Cell and Gene Therapy in Wales. A pharmacist by profession, Cath joined the Welsh Blood Service in 2013 and led … Continue reading The Duke of Cambridge awards Cath O’Brien MBE

Monmouth Schools unite to help save lives.

Three schools in Monmouth town are being praised by the Welsh Blood Service after a mix of 59 students, staff and parents took time out to give blood. Monmouth School for Girls, Monmouth School for Boys and Monmouth Comprehensive School are the first to join a new cohort of five other Comprehensive Schools across Wales. … Continue reading Monmouth Schools unite to help save lives.

One hundred milestone donor thanks wife for starting his lifesaving journey.

An Aberystwyth man, who is one of Wales’ longest serving blood donors, is encouraging local residents to “make a difference”, after being recognised for reaching 100 blood donations. At a ceremony organised by the Welsh Blood Service in Lampeter, marking his outstanding lifesaving contribution to the people of Wales, Paul Lawlor was joined by two … Continue reading One hundred milestone donor thanks wife for starting his lifesaving journey.

“Please sign up and Give Blood” – message from Henllan man as he reaches 100 donations milestone

A Henllan man, who is one of Wales’ longest serving blood donors, is calling on local residents to sign up and give blood, after being recognised for reaching 100 blood donations. At a ceremony organised by the Welsh Blood Service in Wrexham, marking his outstanding lifesaving contribution to the people of Wales, Les was joined … Continue reading “Please sign up and Give Blood” – message from Henllan man as he reaches 100 donations milestone

Lawrence’s Story

Almost 15 years after being diagnosed with cancer, Lawrence celebrated his son’s wedding alongside the man who saved his life. This is Lawrence’s story…

Revised Advice on variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD) Risk Reduction Measures for the UK

The Government’s Advisory Committee on the Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs (SaBTO) has recommended that it is appropriate to withdraw two specific variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob (vCJD) control measures on plasma and platelets. The Department of Health and Social Care has accepted the committee’s recommendation and the Welsh Government has asked the Welsh Blood Service to … Continue reading Revised Advice on variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD) Risk Reduction Measures for the UK

One of Swansea’s longest serving lifesavers calls on locals to give blood as she strives towards reaching 150 blood donations!

A SWANSEA woman who is one of Wales’ longest serving blood donors is calling on local residents to start giving blood, after celebrating her 100th blood donation. Marian Williams, a 62 year-old from Killay, has seen how life changing a donation can be when her father started received regular blood transfusions after being diagnosed with … Continue reading One of Swansea’s longest serving lifesavers calls on locals to give blood as she strives towards reaching 150 blood donations!

Local lifesaver likens reaching blood donation milestone to “receiving a cap for Wales” and calls on new donors to step forward

One of Carmarthen’s longest serving blood donors is calling on locals to start giving blood after being recognised by the Welsh Blood Service for making 100 donations. Gwyn Jones, a 70 year-old from White Mill, has been donating for over 50 years, making his first donation back in the 1960s. As each donation can save … Continue reading Local lifesaver likens reaching blood donation milestone to “receiving a cap for Wales” and calls on new donors to step forward

Find out your likely blood type at the 100th Royal Welsh Show with the Welsh Blood Service

To mark 100 years of the Royal Welsh Show, the Welsh Blood Service is aiming for 100 visitors to discover their blood type and then book a lifesaving donation at their local clinic. Alongside the commemorative celebrations at the showground in Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, visitors at this year’s Royal Welsh Show are encouraged to try … Continue reading Find out your likely blood type at the 100th Royal Welsh Show with the Welsh Blood Service

Four of Wales’ longest serving lifesavers unite to call on young donors to step forward

Four of Wales’ longest serving blood donors have come together for World Blood Donor Day (June 14) to encourage more young donors to start giving blood. Donors Mark Iliffe, John Dennis, Selwyn Roberts and Anne Mann were recently recognised by the Welsh Blood Service for reaching the milestone of 100 blood donations, a milestone which … Continue reading Four of Wales’ longest serving lifesavers unite to call on young donors to step forward

Cath O’Brien to be awarded MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours

Recognised in the weekend’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list; Cath O’Brien will be awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to the Welsh Blood Service and the adoption of Cell and Gene Therapy in Wales. A pharmacist by profession, Cath joined the WBS in 2013 and has led the organisation … Continue reading Cath O’Brien to be awarded MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours