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Miracle Baby's First Christmas Thanks Donors
2 Dec
Summary
- A premature baby received four blood transfusions, saving her life.
- Active blood donors in Scotland have fallen to just 1.7% of the population.
- The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service urges new donors to register.
A mother has expressed profound gratitude to blood donors, crediting them with saving her premature daughter's life as she prepares to celebrate her first Christmas. Alexandria Allyson, born 14 weeks early and weighing just 2.1lbs, received four essential blood transfusions during her 102-day hospital stay before returning home to Dumfermline.
The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) has launched an urgent appeal for donors, revealing a concerning drop in active donors to 1.7% of Scotland's population. This decline represents a significant loss of nearly 30,000 donors over the past decade, placing pressure on the nation's blood supply.
SNBTS emphasizes the critical need for new donors to ensure sufficient blood stocks, particularly during the busy winter and Christmas period. Blood has a short shelf life of 35 days, making regular donations vital. Donor Centres across Scotland are encouraging people to book appointments to help maintain a consistent supply for patients.
