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The winner is Samantha-Jade Finch!

Entries to the draw are now closed, but donations are stll being accepted.

Welcome to The Blood Bag Project's first fundraising page!

Susan Tubman of The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service was kind enough to donate this fantastic knitted fireman, complete with the latest firefighting uniform! When you pledge a donation, you will also be entered into a prize draw to win this little fella. So, not only will you help raise money for DBAUK but you could also take this guy home!

Please include your name when pledging. The draw will be made on the 31st May and the winner will be announce via the website/facebook/blog/twitter. The winner will be responsible for contacting The Blood Bag Project to retrieve their prize.

What is The Blood Bag Project?
The Blood Bag Project is a craft project that aims to raise awareness of the rare blood condition Diamond Blackfan Anaemia.

22 month old Chloe suffers from the rare blood condition Diamond Blackfan Anaemia. This project has been set up by Chloe's auntie Leigh, who wants to encourage people to donate blood. Chloe's main source of help is through blood donation. However, Leigh is unable to give blood herself and understands she's not alone. This project is for those who want to help the blood cause by donating in another way. By downloading the free template and creating your own textile blood bag, anyone can get involved!

For more information about The Blood Bag Project and your free downloadable PDF, please visit the website.

What is Diamond Blackfan Anaemia (DBA)?
DBA means that Chloe's bone marrow does not create new red blood cells, causing her to become severly anaemic very quickly. There are thought to be around 125 sufferers in the UK and only 700 worldwide.

As a result, Chloe has blood transfusions every 4-5 weeks, recieving her first two whilst still in the womb. The tot is the youngest person in the UK to have a port fitted in her chest, after her veins collapsed from being over used.

When Chloe reaches the age of ten, she will be strong enough to undergo chemotherapy and receive a bone marrow transplant. Until then, she will need more than thirty five pints of blood and will have had around 120 transfusions to keep her alive.

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Diamond Blackfan Anaemia Support Group Uk

Diamond Blackfan Anaemia Support Group Uk

Charity Registration No. 1083179

with only 125 known cases in the UK it is an information lifeline for parents because doctors rarely know enough about the condition. it organises annual conferences for families to meet.

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Donation by Emily Blankley on 29/05/12

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Donation by Heather Walkinshaw on 29/05/12

£4.50

+ £1.13 Gift Aid

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Best Wishes Leigh, so proud of what your doing. Its going great guns, looking forward to seeing your exhibition

Donation by Ivy GREENWELL on 26/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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£40 raised at the Project:BABE 'Wannabe' evening.

Donation by Project:BABE Night on 11/05/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Heather Walkinshaw on 30/04/12

£10.00

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Donation by Victoria Lockley on 29/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Scott Hugill on 28/04/12

£20.00

Donation by Andrew Guy on 28/04/12

£2.00

+ £0.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Leigh Bowser on 28/04/12

£10.00

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Anything for my neice Chloe and DBA!

Donation by Rachael Bowser on 28/04/12

£10.00

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Here's the starter for my Grand daughter Chloe

Donation by Graeme Bowser on 28/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£179.50
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£179.50
  • Gift Aid£32.38

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