Amazing Stories PART 1:Are you Brave

Amazing Stories :ARE YOU ONE OF THEM

Shamim

In 1997 Shamim was diagnosed with leukaemia. She needed large amounts of blood before receiving a life-saving bone marrow transplant, donated by her brother. Shamim is now well and enjoying family life.

Cameron

8 year-old Cameron Small, from Grimsargh, needs transfusions as part of his treatment for Evans Syndrome, a rare blood disorder. He was amongst a group of young patients from the North West who launched the campaign to sign up cricket fans as donors alongside top Lancashire players.

Cameron's dad Andrew Small accompanied him to the event along with mum Diane Singleton. He said, "Cameron had a great day, but more importantly we helped raise awareness of just how important blood is. My son will continue to need blood so we are very grateful to anyone who takes the time to donate."

Brett

Brett needed emergency surgery after suffering a burst blood vessel in his throat. During the operation he received 12 life-saving units of blood. Brett is now fully recovered and living life to the full, thanks to blood donors.

Jack

Just before his 6th birthday, Jack was diagnosed with leukaemia. He had to have chemotherapy. But to survive the treatment he needed frequent blood and platelet transfusions. Jack is now fully recovered and enjoying his favourite hobby, karate, where he now has his second belt.

Sarajane

When she was 14, Sarajane was treated for Aplastic Anaemia. If that wasn’t bad enough, at the age of 20 she developed a rare bleeding condition and now needs blood transfusions every month just to stay alive. Sarajane is grateful to the many donors who have made her treatment possible.

Lekel

Lekel was only 6 months old when he was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder. He needed a bone marrow transplant to survive and during his treatment he received many units of blood. Lekel is now progressing well and enjoying life at home, thanks to his transplant and blood donors.

David

David, a life long blood donor, was diagnosed with a rare cancer of the lymphatic system. Following blood, platelets and stem cell transfusions, David began the long process of recovery. He is so glad that the blood and platelets were there when he needed them.

Martin

Martin had an extensive tumour in a bone in his leg. He had to have the diseased bone replaced with donated bone, and received blood during the operation. Today, Martin is back at the work he loves on his farm.

Nicky

Nicky, a 29 year old electrician, sustained extensive burns to his hands and face when he was electrocuted with 11,000 volts.

His burns needed to be covered immediately, with donor skin to help the healing process begin and preserve as much of his own skin as possible.

Nicky say, "I cannot express the amount of gratitude I have for the families who made it possible for me to receive the donated skin, which has helped me to return to normal life."