So another busy week!
I got lots of uni work done but still loads to get through! Talking of which, I passed my first assignment! A position paper on childhood obesity, I was a bit worried that I wouldn't pass as I did it not long after I was discharged and my head wasn't the clearest at that time! Anyway 1 down many more to go (including my dissertation!)
Other stuff going on....
I'm attempting another trip down to London this week, Battlefront are doing some filming at my house on Thursday and then I'm traveling down Thursday afternoon for meetings on Friday! It's very exciting stuff, really hoping to get the campaign moving! With its two main aims to educate people on the importance of Organ Donation (clear up myths and misconceptions) and to of course get as many people as possible to sign up to the Organ Donor Register! Hopefully culminating in a big event, not sure what it will consist of yet, but it will have to capture peoples attention and imagination! Feel free to throw some ideas over to me... they will be gratefully received!
Also another favour to ask... If you are reading this and are waiting for a transplant, would you be willing to be filmed to help me with my campaign?! Get in touch if so... either via here, the Battlefront page or you can email me at the address on the right hand side!
Thanks in advance, and I can't wait to update you on my trip to the big smoke and give you the latest on the campaign!
Tuesday, 3 February 2009
Thursday, 29 January 2009
I'm in The Sun today
There is an article on me today in The Sun, pg 44 (if you happen to have a copy) or if you don't you can read it by clicking here.
Then - Dialysis keeping me alive!
Now - New kidney ... new life
The interview only took place yesterday morning (over the phone) and then the freelance photographer came at 1.30! So not much notice!
A quote from the article, I think it says it all...
Holly is acutely aware of the gift the family of her donor has given her.
She says: “I will write to tell them what a difference the operation has made and my plans for the future.
“They have given me the gift of a longer, healthier life - what else could I ask for.”
Then - Dialysis keeping me alive!
Now - New kidney ... new life
A quote from the article, I think it says it all...
Holly is acutely aware of the gift the family of her donor has given her.
She says: “I will write to tell them what a difference the operation has made and my plans for the future.
“They have given me the gift of a longer, healthier life - what else could I ask for.”
Thursday, 22 January 2009
16 Million People on the Organ Donor Register!
As I said in my previous blog Organ Donation was definitely a hot topic in the news today!
Click Here to see the BBC News article.
16 Million people have now signed up to donate their organs after their death, this has doubled since the 8 million that were on the register in 2001! In 2001, former Health Secretary Alan Milburn urged people to sign up to double the number from eight million then to 16 million in 2010, so that target has been achieved and a year early!
More than 1.6 million people in Scotland have agreed to donate their organs after death, more than any other part of the UK. (Click Here) The article features a young boy called Aaron who received a new liver and small bowel in 2000. His mum does continuous work to raise awareness of the importance of Organ Donation and set up the website transplantkids.co.uk to support children and families affected by transplantation and Organ Donation.
Health minister, Ann Keen, said: "It is fantastic news that 16 million people have put their names on the Organ Donor Register. But there is still much to do. We remain firmly committed to helping many more people benefit from a transplant and want to see organ donation rates rise significantly over the next four years from the current 800 donors to 1,400 per year by March 2013."
To read more about it Click Here.
Obviously all this is great news, but there is still a short fall in the amount of transplants taking place. There are over 8000 people on the transplant waiting list but over 1000 of these people will die this year waiting (thats 3 a day) as only 3000 transplants take place each year.
Hopefully this campaign get make a difference, and get people talking about organ donation or even better signing up to the organ donor register! (Click on the card below to sign up)
In other news... I wasn't able to go to London, as I have been Ill all week, I'm so disappointed as I was really looking forward to meeting my mentor Oli and taking the campaign a step further. Another date for my trip down will be arranged when I'm up to it!
Click Here to see the BBC News article.
16 Million people have now signed up to donate their organs after their death, this has doubled since the 8 million that were on the register in 2001! In 2001, former Health Secretary Alan Milburn urged people to sign up to double the number from eight million then to 16 million in 2010, so that target has been achieved and a year early!
More than 1.6 million people in Scotland have agreed to donate their organs after death, more than any other part of the UK. (Click Here) The article features a young boy called Aaron who received a new liver and small bowel in 2000. His mum does continuous work to raise awareness of the importance of Organ Donation and set up the website transplantkids.co.uk to support children and families affected by transplantation and Organ Donation.
Health minister, Ann Keen, said: "It is fantastic news that 16 million people have put their names on the Organ Donor Register. But there is still much to do. We remain firmly committed to helping many more people benefit from a transplant and want to see organ donation rates rise significantly over the next four years from the current 800 donors to 1,400 per year by March 2013."
To read more about it Click Here.
Obviously all this is great news, but there is still a short fall in the amount of transplants taking place. There are over 8000 people on the transplant waiting list but over 1000 of these people will die this year waiting (thats 3 a day) as only 3000 transplants take place each year.
Hopefully this campaign get make a difference, and get people talking about organ donation or even better signing up to the organ donor register! (Click on the card below to sign up)
In other news... I wasn't able to go to London, as I have been Ill all week, I'm so disappointed as I was really looking forward to meeting my mentor Oli and taking the campaign a step further. Another date for my trip down will be arranged when I'm up to it!
Wednesday, 21 January 2009
Tuesday, 20 January 2009
Hello...
Sorry I've not been good at updating, it's been a busy week! Have got lots of Uni work to do, an assignment comparing Pedagogy in England and Pedagogy in New Zealand, exciting stuff!
I have also been busy organising a trip to London to meet with the Battlefront team and my mentor Oli for the Gift of Life campaign! However I have not been feeling well since Sunday so I am hoping I will still be able to go on Thursday! Went to clinic on Monday and they were happy enough that it was just a bug I have picked up rather than anything too nasty, in fact my creatinine is the best it has ever been at 128!!!! That is great considering the surgeon that performed my transplant said it was unlikely to go below 180!
I have seen a lot of my sister in law and my little neice which has been lovely, she is growing up so quick and is able to sit up on her own now!
Anyway that's it for now, will update more soon, and of course bring you the next installment of my transplant journey!
Sorry I've not been good at updating, it's been a busy week! Have got lots of Uni work to do, an assignment comparing Pedagogy in England and Pedagogy in New Zealand, exciting stuff!
I have also been busy organising a trip to London to meet with the Battlefront team and my mentor Oli for the Gift of Life campaign! However I have not been feeling well since Sunday so I am hoping I will still be able to go on Thursday! Went to clinic on Monday and they were happy enough that it was just a bug I have picked up rather than anything too nasty, in fact my creatinine is the best it has ever been at 128!!!! That is great considering the surgeon that performed my transplant said it was unlikely to go below 180!
I have seen a lot of my sister in law and my little neice which has been lovely, she is growing up so quick and is able to sit up on her own now!
Anyway that's it for now, will update more soon, and of course bring you the next installment of my transplant journey!
Friday, 16 January 2009
Great news...
Little Bethany received another call for her new liver this morning, and all has gone ahead! No other news on her yet, really made up for her and her family. Thinking of them all lots, as well as the amazing donor and their family too who have given Bethany and her family this special gift.
Lets hope she makes a speedy recovery and is up and running about with her little sister soon!
xxx
Little Bethany received another call for her new liver this morning, and all has gone ahead! No other news on her yet, really made up for her and her family. Thinking of them all lots, as well as the amazing donor and their family too who have given Bethany and her family this special gift.
Lets hope she makes a speedy recovery and is up and running about with her little sister soon!
xxx
Thursday, 8 January 2009
If you need a reason to sign up to the Organ Donor Register, take a look at this little girl who is on the transplant waiting list for a new Liver. In December she received two phonecalls, but these were unsuitable, lets hope its 3rd time lucky for Bethany.
Bethany's Article.
Her Mum Sam is very positive and says 'A transplant would make such a difference to Bethany's life. I really hope more people sign up to the register, not just for Bethany's sake but also for everyone else who needs a transplant.'
This article is part of a campaign launched by Tesco to encourage more people to sign up and become Organ Donors.
"Right now more than 8,000 people in the UK are waiting for a donation of a kidney, heart, lungs, liver, pancreas or small bowel. Transplants are a miraculous medical achievement yet they depend on the generosity of donors and their families willing to make this life-saving gift."
There are other peoples experiences of Organ Donation here.
I have actually had the privilege of meeting Paul Savage and Ray Pearson who feature in the 3rd article, what an incredible story they have to tell.
Finally Victoria Tremlett who also features in the campaign has actually filmed a video for my "Gift of Life" campaign to discuss the importance of organ donation and her wait for a lung transplant. I will let you know when this available for you to watch, but if you can't wait till then you can read her blog here! She is a brave lady and a true inspiration...
If this has made you consider signing up, please do so by clicking here!
Thanks x
Bethany's Article.
Her Mum Sam is very positive and says 'A transplant would make such a difference to Bethany's life. I really hope more people sign up to the register, not just for Bethany's sake but also for everyone else who needs a transplant.'
This article is part of a campaign launched by Tesco to encourage more people to sign up and become Organ Donors.
"Right now more than 8,000 people in the UK are waiting for a donation of a kidney, heart, lungs, liver, pancreas or small bowel. Transplants are a miraculous medical achievement yet they depend on the generosity of donors and their families willing to make this life-saving gift."
There are other peoples experiences of Organ Donation here.
I have actually had the privilege of meeting Paul Savage and Ray Pearson who feature in the 3rd article, what an incredible story they have to tell.
Finally Victoria Tremlett who also features in the campaign has actually filmed a video for my "Gift of Life" campaign to discuss the importance of organ donation and her wait for a lung transplant. I will let you know when this available for you to watch, but if you can't wait till then you can read her blog here! She is a brave lady and a true inspiration...
If this has made you consider signing up, please do so by clicking here!
Thanks x
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