How blood saves lives

Within 24 hours of giving your blood, it is processed, tested and available for patient care.

There are many reasons why someone could need a blood transfusion. Here are just a few of them:

• Niamh's story

  Now in remission, Niamh and her family are very grateful to all donors who made her treatment possible.

• Fiona's story

  88 blood donors saved mum Fiona's life.

• Gayle's story

  Gayle lost almost half of her body's own blood volume following childbirth.

• Jessica's story

  Thanks to blood donors Jessica celebrated her first birthday in June.

• Samuel's story

  Samuel received blood transfusions that were vital to his survival.

• Ava's story

  Being born so early, Ava was absolutely tiny and weighed only 2lb 8oz.

• Debbie's story

  Debbie suffered a major haemorrhage and received 44 units of blood and platelets.
  

• Joel's story

  Joel and his mum Kerry both needed blood to survive.

• Sheryn's story

  Sheryn is celebrating her recovery from the life threatening, rare condition, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP).