A Big Hunk of Love

It is amazing that one small bag filled with blood can change a person’s life…it can literally give life. So many people have a fear of needles, yet many still come to donate. They may be on their eightieth donation but they still have to steel themselves and look away. I’ve heard them say, “I’m such a wuss.” Oh no they are not!! To face a fear because you know it is the right thing to do is brave, it is strong, it is amazing. We all have fears….spiders, the dark, flying or in my case, dogs. It takes a lot to face up to them so I admire anyone who donates who has a fear of needles.

Sometimes it isn’t just needles it is the fear of the unknown that people find frightening, that is why I made this video. I want people to see how easy peasy it is to give blood, to give a big hunk of love.

Sadly, there is always someone out there who needs that bag…to make living more bearable or just purely to live. Hundreds of bags of blood go out to hospitals every day…e.v.e.r.y day!!! I hope this video helps those who fear the unknown see how easy it all is.

I recently treated myself to a GoPro and that along with a colleague and a very willing donor and ‘Bob’s your uncle’ we have little vid. “I’d have shaved my legs if I knew I was going to be a star,” laughed my lovely donor. She was a superstar, I wonder where her Hunk of Love will go. Whoever gets it won’t care if she had shaved her legs, they will just be eternally grateful to her.