02-Dec-08: Give blood and make a difference »

Together we will be launching a Christmas campaign to highlight how blood donors play a vital role in helping to provide the right care for sick and premature babies.

Last year alone, the Service issued over 50,000 units of paediatric whole blood and nearly 12,000 units of paediatric platelets to neonatal units throughout the country.

Bliss’ Chief Executive Andy Cole says: “Many babies born prematurely or sick require blood or platelet transfusions. Blood and platelet donors have such an essential role in giving these babies the best chance in life. We hope this campaign will encourage more people to donate blood to help our most vulnerable babies.”

Visit www.blood.co.uk today to find out how you can give blood and make a difference to these babies in need.

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