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Operations Manager at John Sisk & Son Ltd

Saving Lives It's time for my quarterly appeal to all my LinkedIn connections, acquaintances and fellow subscribers to plead for blood, plasma and platelet donations. The UK currently has a shortage of blood, and this vital body fluid could save a life - your life. There are four main types of blood - A, B, AB and O. Each group can be either RhD positive or RhD negative, which means in total there are 8 blood groups. Blood is essential to help patients survive surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. This lifesaving care starts with one person making a generous donation. The need for blood is constant. But only about 3% of age-eligible people donate blood yearly. It's not just blood that is needed. Donations of plasma and platelet donations are just as vital in saving lives. Last night I gave another blood donation, and in a few weeks time I will get a text to say which hospital used my blood. That blood could be for you, or a family member, and might help in your time of need. Don't thank me, just return the favour - donate your blood to help someone else. It's rewarding.

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Mike Parker

Operations Manager at John Sisk & Son Ltd

8mo

Just as an update, I received confirmation that my blood was sent to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge. This hospital is a center of excellence for specialist services such as organ transplantation, neurosciences, pediatrics and genetics.

Pooja Godhania

Project Manager | Passionate about Leadership, EDIB and promoting careers in STEM/Construction | STEM Ambassador |

8mo

Plasma donation booked in on the 9th!

How do I give blood south wales

Shaun O'Connell

Learning & Development Academy Manager at AmcoGiffen

8mo

Great call Mike, booked in for next Friday.

John Regan

Recruiting for Infrastructure and Engineering

8mo

Hi Mike Parker what a worthy appeal. I've been thinking about doing this for years. so will finally book myself in. I'll encourage the rest of redfish solutions ltd as well. Hopefully we'll cover all 8 blood groups!

Shaun Trickett

Project Manager MAPM CEM CRE

8mo

Well done mate YNWA

Patrick Flanagan

Projects Construction Manager Asset Management at Network Rail

8mo

Well done  Mike 

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