by spark | Jun 16, 2021
I don’t think any words can convey the gratitude and love I have for my donor. I carry them in my thoughts with me every day. Instead of words, I would love to give them a feeling – the feeling when I’m hugging my family, as I’m watching my...
by spark | Sep 14, 2020
I’ve always wanted to help other people in any way I can. I’m currently an organ donor, but being in a same-sex relationship has restricted me from giving blood. I was thrilled to learn that your sexuality makes zero difference to whether you can be a...
by spark | Jul 22, 2019
So there we go! I’ve officially donated my blood stem cells! What an absolutely amazing, pain free experience that I’ve had! feel absolutely fine, and everything went smoothly as planned- and now my stem cells are all off to my recipient! Couple of days of recovery...
by spark | Jul 15, 2019
When the registry called and said I had been matched I felt like I had a unique opportunity to really help someone in need. It’s not often you get that sort of call. The recipient didn’t need just anyone’s cells but specifically my cells because these had the best...
by spark | Jul 15, 2019
I think there’s this idea that a lot of people have that donating will hurt. I didn’t find any of it painful at all. I thought I’d have to go under local anaesthetic but it was just like giving blood or getting an injection before you go on holiday. And to be honest,...
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