Cyprus 44 Blood Donors in Emergencies List

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 16:07

Hi all

I have just read another post appealing for blood for an accident victim.



I would be willing to make a list of all the blood groups and peoples names and phone number we could call on in this type of emergency.

I am also willing to laise with the hospitals when needed, and to contact members if they are available either by telephone or e-mail.

What do members think?

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 16:10

WOW!! nurseawful, that's a fantastic idea. Well done.

nurseawful



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Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 16:17

Ok Bill do you want to go down in history as the 1st one to sign up?



If you don't want to post your details here you can e-mail them to me.



Come on everyone you never know when YOU just might need blood, although hopefully never.

dav88



Joined: 01/08/2008
Posts: 605

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 16:19

I think thats a fab idea as well. I really wish I could help the person in the accident but I have absolutely no way of getting to the hospital :(



My blood type is 0 positive, number: 05428728772 e-mail: sandy_nc2006@hotmail.com

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 16:23

Thanks Sandy for that you are 1st on the O+ to sign up.

Just because you can't help this poor guy I am sure one day we can call on you to help somebody else.

bogeyman


Joined: 04/06/2009
Posts: 175

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 16:26

bloodbath or blood donor list

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 16:37

Okay, but only in a life or death situation. AB+ Tel. 0533 848 1278 / 815 6309. Emails:- richardbgray@hotmail.com / gray.richardbgray.richard@gmail.com Hope this helps. This is about the only country I've lived in where I have not donated but life style dictates!



Richard

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 16:42

nurseawful, I don't know what my blood type is. :(

maningi pusa


Joined: 07/09/2008
Posts: 120

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 16:52

I think you will find that the majority of people here have retired and have long passed the proscribed age to become blood donors. ( by here I mean foreigners/expats)

Brinsley


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Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 16:54

No 1Doyen



Have a word with Dracula, he'll tell you!



Richard

harita


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 1343

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 16:57

How old or how young do you have to be ??? ..

Brinsley


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Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 17:04

If you've given blood most of your life to about 55 depending on the Country but for first time donors no more than 50. However, in extreme emergencies exceptions can be made, natural disasters etc.



Richard

No1Doyen


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Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 17:06

Richard, is he a member on here? )

nurseawful



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Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 17:07

In the Uk you can give blood from age 18years to 70 years so take it that the same here.



This blood will only be used in Emergencies so its not as if you will be called upon once a week / month. With the best will in the world I really would love it if we never had to do this.



Lilli if you read this and any other restaurant / pub owners would you be willing to put a notice up in your premises for people who are not connected to the internet to be able to sign up.



No 1 Doyen will ask the hospital if they would be willing to take bloods from anyone who doesn't know their blood group hopefully free of charge.



Hubby and I have our names on the list and now the neighbours have signed up as well.

Thank you all so far that have agreed and please no point in saying you will do this if you don't give your details. Thanks.

Chris

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 17:16

No 1Doyen



Well, at least I've made my contribution with contact details and relevant information for ones fellow 'man'!



Richard



PS Thinking of banning me again?

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 17:22

Well done Richard.



I don't think I've ever banned you - did I intimate I would?

Brinsley


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Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 17:36

No 1Doyen



One of your colleagues certainly did, firstly for 24 hours and then a week. I'm sure you have records to show what happened!



Richard

elko2



Joined: 24/07/2007
Posts: 4400

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 17:42

Congratulations nurse, its a great idea. I think you should note the age with it since it matters.Unfortunately it seems that I am on the borderline.

A negative, age 67, ismet üstüner, 0533 862 9150.

ismet

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 17:44

Nurse, just whispering from the corner: isn't the BRS doing this already for quite some time? Wouldn't it be a (good) idea to check and find out if some sort of cooperation could be possible? You know, all Brits and all that...



P.S. There should be a professional database (send out bulk email to all or to some specific donors) and a database to send a text message to all or some. Not difficult and not expensive. Just a thought.

CarrieRBag



Joined: 23/12/2008
Posts: 1374

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 17:50

Sue Steel - 0533 832 7599 suesteel@hotmail.com



A Positive (boring)

racoonchic



Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3223

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 18:03

can vampires apply

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 18:14

Ricahrd. I'm not sure if records of Bans are kept. Anyway it's history, let bygones be bygones.

jenfarrall


Joined: 21/09/2008
Posts: 297

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 18:17

O rhesus neg telephone 0533 8758849

kiwikid


Joined: 18/08/2008
Posts: 496

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 18:27

A+ not very interesting, but here if you need it.

Angela 0542 855 5672

Tootie


Joined: 28/08/2008
Posts: 2037

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 18:44

Admin......



Could you plesase make this thread "Sticky"





Tootie

Tootie


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Posts: 2037

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 18:46

"please" or "plesase" whatever that means?????



Tootie

roisin


Joined: 19/03/2009
Posts: 358

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 19:14

I agree with Dutch Crusader, BRS all ready organize blood doner days at Girne Hospital. As far as I know they have a data base with doners names and blood group. Anyone can donate not just Brits. They advertise in Cyprus today when a doner day is coming up.

nurseawful



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Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 19:58

Unforunately the BRS only do this twice a year as far as I am aware as it takes a lot of organisation msg 20 &28 but will e-mail them and check, also will clarify with the hospitals what age groups are acceptable.

Thank you all again.

Chris

wanderer


Joined: 05/02/2009
Posts: 1653

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 20:00

Nurse e-mail you the details O+ with a touch of JD&coke

There are Bats round so you can't be too careful sent to your e-mail

Scubamum


Joined: 16/03/2008
Posts: 72

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 20:03

Thank You for your comments Dutch & Roisin



Hello Nurseaweful,



As you are a regular on this board, have you seen my posts for BRS sponsored Blood Donor Days???? Each year, for the last 10 years, we have organised blood donor sessions at Girne Hospital. The last three have been posted on this board. Each person that comes to the donor sessions is added to the Blood Donor Database and if there is a requirement for blood - either in an emergency or for routine operations - we are contacted and organise people from our list to go to the Blood Bank in Lefkosa.



It is a nice thought, but it would be better if those interested in donating blood were to come along to the Blood Donor Days at Girne Hospital, the next one is on 19th September 2009. Their details can then be added to the Database for future use.



If anyone would like to contact me directly and be added to our Database, please email me on kwenborn@gmail.com



Regards,

Karen Wenborn

Blood Bank Database Manger

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 20:05

Nurse, I'm not allowed to give blood, but if I can help you computerise the data you collect - just let me know.

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 21:02

Scubamum,

I commend the BRS on the work they do as in Blood Donor days. I know this takes a lot of organisation but I also know that not everone is willing to stand and wait in a queue for a long time. Also somewhere down the line there is a breakdown in communications or it would not have been posted twice on this forum for donors to come forward.

In the ideal world it would work the same way as in the Uk where there are regular blood donar days in villages and towns that mobile units visit or take over village halls and schools. But we must remember this is North Cyprus and things don't work quite the same.

And I think it should be down to the members on this board whether they would like to come to the BRS blood donors day or whether they sign on here.

I am more than willing to discuss this in person with yourself and hopfully come to a conclusion that would suit all the people who wish to donate either regularly through the BRS or through another database which would be held

nurseawful



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Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 21:04

(Continued)

For emergencies only. At the end of the day this is about saving lifes and I personally think that the choice of how and who to give blood to should be a personal choice.

I look forward to hearing from you.

regards

Chris

nurseawful



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Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 21:06

DC thank you very much for your kind and generous offer I will definately take you up on it. Will be in touch soon.

Regards

Chris

mixie


Joined: 16/05/2009
Posts: 302

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 21:11

To all the A rhesus positives.

You are not boring by far.

A rhesus positives were thought to have a Southern/ Southern eastern european ancestry. You could have originally been turkish for all you know.

Mixie

PS I'm A rhesus positive but it over an hour to get blood from me so they told me not to come back!

nurseawful



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Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 21:49

Moderators could we please have this thread made a sticky. Thank You Chris

Brinsley


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Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 22:12

No 1 Doyen Msg 23



You'll never find any 'Bans' of marriage in any Church in the world under my name!



Richard

cyprusairsoft



Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 2066

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 22:26

to old for blood but ok for sperm just jokin before all the complaints



great idea must find out my blood group

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 22:29

It is outrageous that on this thread how few people have made a constructive contribution in a very well worthwhile life saving cause. Humour aside, it just goes to show how petty, tunnel visioned, self serving the expatriate community is when their precious houses, broken fridges, soccer teams, cats and dogs seem to be more relevant than saving human lives. Shame on the lot of you! Keep up the good work nurseawful, I'm sure you're not as bad as your name indicates.



Richard

boglefan



Joined: 07/06/2009
Posts: 511

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 23:13

Not on the Island as often as I would like but you know where you would find me Nurse and my blood group is 0 rh. -ve but has antibodies.

Jo Valentine


Joined: 10/02/2008
Posts: 508

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 01:50

I'm in England - won't visit again 'til September - and feel awful as I've at least an armful of B+ to spare. If I'm there on September 19th would BRS like some?

Jo Valentine

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 07:51

For one reason or another many people cannot make it to the blood donor sessions and one thing that I do notice when I am waiting to donate is that many people do not want to queue up for such a long period of time, I appreciate that the nurses and doctors go as fast as they can.

I believe that nurseawful has come up with a very good suggestion in having a list of donors for emergencies only, however I would have thought it best for the BRS to have this list and control it alongside the current list of donors. Surely by having one point of reference it would save confusion and time in an emergency which is exactly what this list is about.

It would be great to see nurseawful and the BRS getting together and pooling ideas as there are so many willing people just on this board

The BRS do ring up in emergencies as I have received 2 calls in the past year for my husband to go to donate and he is over 70yrs, so it appears that age doesn't matter it is the quality of blood that is importa

ozankoys


Joined: 20/06/2008
Posts: 905

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 09:31

Hi

It is a great idea for Nurse Awful & BRS to work together. I stated my blood group B+ on my BRS application details but probably because I have not actually donated here (cannot stand queues pathetic isn't it) they did not contact me yesterday.

Am now on blood pressure medication so am not sure if this effects ability to donate?

Hope the guy is recovering OK.

Conni

Littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 09:52

Am now on blood pressure medication so am not sure if this effects ability to donate?



I should be to but am trying relaxation techniques as I do not like the effects of the pills. In the ukl they would not let me give blood because of high bp 247 /125

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 10:05

6200+ board members (OK, including multiple identities...) - what is the score per blood group now, nurse..?

ozankoys


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Posts: 905

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 10:12

My goodness Nige that BP is off the scale! I did not want to go on medication but the Dr persuaded me, you make my top reading of 180 look pretty normal.

Probably if I had stayed in Uk my blood pressure would have been OK it is just so stressful living here!

DutchCrusader



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Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 10:21

Oh Nige! 247 over 125 IS worrying! My blood pressure is slightly too high for my age also and that's why I daily take one of these little white tablets (another reason why such people are not allowed to give blood, I believe). Maybe we - and other users - can buy the tablets in bulk and get a nige erm... nice discount?

Littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 10:24

ozankoys mine is inherited so it would mean medication for the rest of my life and being a slave to mediction and diet so relaxation and chiling is my therapy if i do breathing exrecises I can reduce it in a few minutes to something like normal.



Hence mo moto live fortoday enjoy today as it may be your last !!



Have a nice day.

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 10:26

That is high Nige , hope it's not been that high since you commenced medication !

ozankoys


Joined: 20/06/2008
Posts: 905

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 10:50

My Dr also recommended Passiflora Syrup which tastes like sherry trouble is the doseage is only 2 tsps twice a day I could drink the whole bottle!

Brinsley


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Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 11:41

247 over 125?! Hypertension very severe. You should be dead! You must go to Accident & Emergency immediately.



Richard

Littlenige



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Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 11:47

Brinsley



Many people say so lol unfortunatly him up there thinks I will lead the angels astray has so far declined the pleasure of my company !!

gates


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Posts: 1096

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 11:48

high cant syand needles 1 look on the floor but bracey builders would be willing to give a discount of 10%to any one who would give so pahaps might be an idea to issue a card to donators pahaps this might go further also other companies might do same all the best with this worthy cause kirk

Denise


Joined: 14/03/2009
Posts: 590

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 11:59

mine in rh negative B 05338347557 good luck with getting a full list. not everyone will go and give blood yet be happy to in an emergency so not be covered by the BRS list but certainly a good idea to jooin forces with this information.



thanks



Denise

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 12:36

Hi All,

Nige get yourself down to either a Dr or come round to mine until we get that BP checked way toooo high leaving yourself at risk of a stroke. Will e-mail you directions with my phone number only stay a couple of mins away from you.

Gates lovely idea about the cards but the BRS was approached about this probably 2 years ago and it was a no no.

Message 43 please read message 44 hence the reason I am doing this !!



For anyone on BP medication as long as BP stable shouldn't be a problem donating blood.



DC my friend do you really want these scores !! Well here goes

A+ ...............2



A-.................1



AB+...............1





O+.................3



O-.................2



A Rh neg..........3





A Rh +.............1



13 lucky for some come on folks it costs you nothing and maybe one day you might need this.





To the Moderators is human life so little thought of that when I asked for this to be made a sticky it was ignored but I do note there is a new sticky

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 12:44

Nurseawful , your request was not ignored by the mods , but only Izzet can put stickies on , you need to e-mail him with details of what you want to highlight .

Good luck with your mission , Simbas

Brinsley


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Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 12:45

13 ONLY persons have given details! Disgusting behaviour from the rest of you!



Richard

simbas



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Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 12:48

I might be wrong but i think most of us live in the uk Brinsley

Simbas

gates


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Posts: 1096

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 12:49

well can we supply the tea bags and biscuits that was a big one with tony handcock i dont want any adverts or anything just trying to help

nurseawful



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Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 12:57

Simbas

Thanks for that it was just so disheartning to see the new sticky when this one is for a good cause. I am not sayng that bringing Russian tourists to the island won't benefit the economy. And maybe indirectly the money will go into the health service and save lives. But in an Emergency will it ??

And I apologise Simbas for the wording of that last statement in message 56.

Chris

simbas



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Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 13:12

No problem , take care !

spider


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Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 13:24

HIYA...Please put me down...Reh Neg O.....Maria..0533 839 5561....

will you be passing this info on to the Hospital,? as may need some help one day,!! poor Daisy Dukes had my blood and its nice to see her out and about back over here,,I just happend to go into the DVD,shop and was asked for my Blood..WOW...thats the way to get it....XX



Spider,X

Brinsley


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Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 15:46

Nurseawful



What's the state of play on number count?



Richard

hattikins


Joined: 17/02/2008
Posts: 2793

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 15:59

Nurseawful



Mine is Rhesus B negative, please include me on the list. 0533 8310387

Denise


Joined: 14/03/2009
Posts: 590

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 17:03

i noticed you did a count after i had put my details on and i never saw rh neg B on your list have you missed me off?

DutchCrusader



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Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 17:38

RE msg 56, "the"_nurse > DC my friend do you really want these scores !! Well here goes <



=> Dear nurse: I remember a lady-accident some two, three years ago when many expats started threads about the terrible BRS, because they said "we cannot help at once" etc. Now someone is willing to help people (you) and what is the result (this cynic says)? Your overview. I aplaude you twice, but I'm not impressed by the response.

DutchCrusader



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Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 17:41

Nurse, try to convince one of the Admins to change the title of this thread in "Karaoke in the hospital". Or: ""Anna will sing": Blood in the saddle" in Lefkosha hospital". Or: "I hope you survive the next accident - but don't call me".

nurseawful



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Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 18:01

Denise, My apologises you and one other are on the Rh B neg sheet. So good news for you and Hattikins you can help each other if need be!

ozankoys


Joined: 20/06/2008
Posts: 905

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 18:55

Hi

Sorry forgot to include my phone no for B+ 0533 8673286

Conni

cyprusairsoft



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Posts: 2066

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 19:03

nurseawful while were on the subject are kidney donor cards and stuff applicable here in the north?

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 19:30

hI NURSE put me down please reg neg 0. Im in uk also but on jmy return. You have my contact details. Cyprus air donor cards not in use. Been trying myself on that one. The bodies have to be buired intact and in a day. Good luck Nurse. xxx

simbas



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Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 20:02

Are you any where near Hertfordshire lilli ?

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
02/07/2009 20:05

Lilli Will have to get together with you and some of the others on your return and work on donor cards. Have a nice time in the Uk

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 20:13

Hi Simbas sadly no Im in Cardiff. Will have to see what we can do and you can give me info on donor cards xxxx

RickF64


Joined: 07/01/2009
Posts: 173

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 20:20

As a regular, registered (here and the UK) blood donor, I am all too aware of the need for this vital service and well done to Nurse Awful, the BRS, Pru' and 'Scubamum' and all of us who continue to donate, whenever.

But, there is still a need to raise the public 'awareness' of blood donation and to keep this momentum going. To this end, there are plans for the first such awareness function (dinner/dance) to be held in September, probably to the east of Girne. Details to follow as they become available.

elko2



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Posts: 4400

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 20:49

Msg. 56



I am confused. A- and A Rh Neg, are they not the same? Please forgive my ignorance.

ismet

Brinsley


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Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 21:03

elko2



The same.



Richard

natalie


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Posts: 323

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 21:31

Boglefan, I too have antibodies which makes me very sad. O Rh neg too. Want to share your experience?

nurseawful



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Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 22:15

Just a word of caution, I sincerly thank you all that have signed up but maybe it would be better if you e-mailed me your telephone number and blood group. As I would feel guilty if anyone used the telephone numbers that have been posted.

Just say on the forum signed up e-mail on its way. And for newer members who cannot access my e-mail address it is oliver7703@gmail.com and I will e-mail you back confirmation that I have received same.

Thanks again

Chris

simbas



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Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 22:17

You are very welcome to come and stay if you have time , it would be lovely to see you

Simbas x x

elko2



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Posts: 4400

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 22:49

Thanks Brinsley, as I thought. I was confused because on msg. 56 A- was listed as 1 and A Rh neg. as 3. So really they should have been combined to make a total 4. I am glad I am not the only person who has a negative blood. Some say it is obvious from the negative attitude one has

ismet

boglefan



Joined: 07/06/2009
Posts: 511

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 23:36

Hi Natalie, don't know what age you are so slightly wary about telling you my experiences, all I will say is that hopefully they are only mine and not relevant to anyone of childbearing age. Nasty experiences with pregnancies but as I said everyone is different so no scary tales, but whether we like it or not we are special and giving a unit of blood a few times a year is relatively painfree and I mean even on holiday in TRNC. Thanks for getting in touch.

newscoop


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Posts: 2197

Message Posted:
03/07/2009 00:05

DC; message 48



I think you will find that being on BP tablets does not automatically mean you cannot donate.



IF you actually want to give blood ask the doctors whether or not you are precluded.



PS; what`s happened to your spelling? mistakes all over the place on this thread.

Carndi


Joined: 12/06/2009
Posts: 613

Message Posted:
03/07/2009 09:54

Great idea.

Dont know if all are aware that here and in Turkey when going for an operation the patient takes the names of about five (5) people willing to give blood.

My wife had a bypass operation in Adana,Turkey and I had to go round the local army camps,police academy and the local Mosque to get doners as my wife is AB Reg Neg.

Had there been a central place I could have contacted it would have taken a lot of worry of our shoulders.



Other than the abov, the care and treatment my wife received from the doctors and staff was first class and she is fit and well now.



On another point. In Turkey all driving licences have the holders blood group on them. Great idea.

Mrwilson



Joined: 31/10/2008
Posts: 470

Message Posted:
03/07/2009 12:13

Not Mr Wilson but Mr Wilsons wife.



I am going to have some blood tests next week so hopefully they will be able to tell me my blood group. I know I am resus negative but not sure if it's O or A or what. But will certainly help once I've found out.



Rachel

Kitty1


Joined: 15/03/2007
Posts: 683

Message Posted:
03/07/2009 13:43

I'm O rh Positive, and am more than happy to help.



I don't know if this is any use to you nurse, but in the UK when I gave blood reguarly, they told me my blood was earmarked for neo-natal use...just thought I'd mention it in case.



K

Kitty1


Joined: 15/03/2007
Posts: 683

Message Posted:
03/07/2009 13:44

Oops...should have also said Kathryn Howells, 38, 05338326681.

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
03/07/2009 13:49

Kitty 1,

thanks for that you are a star !!!

Chris

firebreathing


Joined: 20/05/2009
Posts: 47

Message Posted:
03/07/2009 14:02

Hi Nurseawful



Sorry I am fairly new to Cyprus44 and would be very interested in signing up for blood donors how do I get your email address to pass on my details.

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
03/07/2009 14:18

Hi Diane, you have to have made so many posts to be able to access this info, not sure how many but you do it by clicking on someones name.

My e-mail address is oliver7703@gmail.com if you send me your blood group and telephone number that would be wonderful and Thank You.

Chris

natalie


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 323

Message Posted:
03/07/2009 21:24

Hi Boglefan,yes well past child beareing age, thank you for replying. Is Ireland a mutual area?

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
03/07/2009 22:01

Carndi msg 85



If your wife is able to give blood after her operation don't. The AB group is the Worlds rarest and within that group Negative is the most rarest. So, only in emergencies to save another soul! I'm AB Pos. Not so rare as your wife but still sort after. Hope your wife has had a full recovery. This may account for the difficulty you had sourcing your wife's blood group.



Richard

newscoop


Joined: 23/12/2007
Posts: 2197

Message Posted:
03/07/2009 23:41

Blimey Richard you actually said something sensible!



Folk with rare blood groups should only give as a last resort, ideally when another person with a rare group needs the red stuff or plasma/platelets.

Carndi


Joined: 12/06/2009
Posts: 613

Message Posted:
04/07/2009 09:57

Brinsley.

Thanks for that.

My wife has her name down as a doner with the BRS but is refered to as a ' Walking doner ' and will only donate when called for.



As you say,due to her blood type it did cause problems but have to say,the Turkish army came up with what was needed and would only accept a handshake and a thank you in return.



With a central point to contact things would have been much easier and thats why I think that Nurseawful's idea is great should be given all the support possible.

adagirl


Joined: 01/06/2009
Posts: 371

Message Posted:
04/07/2009 11:14

message 58:



Don't jump to conclusions - not everyone has day and night access to computers - give people a few days at least!!!





emailed you nurseawful !!

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
04/07/2009 11:47

Thank you all who have signed up so far grand total of 25 now, yes things are a bit slow but the hot weather means that a lot of people are not indoors at their computers.

Also as adagirl said (Message 96) A lot of people don't have access to computers, so an artist friend is going to design a poster for us that can be displayed in bars and restaurants so that people can sign up there. Also thanks to Kirk from brasey Builders for giving me a contact who he thinks might to the printing for that and donor cards for little or no money.

Just to keep you up to speed with what I am doing, I have written to the Blood Transfusion Service in Scotland to ask for their input in setting this up they are the experts after all. I have also e-mailed a couple of Doctors that I know here and I am trying to get them involved in this so fingers crossed. Will inform you all of developments as they happen.

Chris

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
04/07/2009 12:47

nurseawful



Not my favorite 'rag' but contact Cyprus Today and ask them to run an article on this matter. Could you ask Scotland whether they would post you the small blue donor books which carries name, type and date of donation and add on slips of paper etc. The blood bank 'pin'/badge would also be a good idea to give to those that do donate.



Richard

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
04/07/2009 12:56

Richard

We will have to do a few fund raisers before we can even think of things like badges, everthing will fall into place eventually unfortunately Rome wasn't built in a day. But keep the suggestions coming. Actually will ask my artist friend Brian if he will design a badge for North Cyprus donors, hows that! Thanks Richard.

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
04/07/2009 13:05

Chris



Ask the question to your contacts in the UK. They can only say no at worse. 'Don't ask don't get'!



Richard

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
04/07/2009 13:18

Chris



I've already designed a badge ready for your perusal.



Richard

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
04/07/2009 13:40

Brill Richard can you e-mail me the design please.

Chris

Brinsley


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Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
04/07/2009 19:29

Chris



I'm computer illiterate but I can fax you. Number please!



Richard

nurseawful



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Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
04/07/2009 21:40

Richard no fax here. E-mail me and we can work something out.

kelly25


Joined: 29/05/2008
Posts: 365

Message Posted:
05/07/2009 00:42

when is the next donor session please? i don't know what my blood group is, but i would be interested in giving blood

CyprusChill


Joined: 08/05/2009
Posts: 666

Message Posted:
05/07/2009 03:45

And the location please -

Two adults and three kids / teenagers .... another day out ....

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
05/07/2009 06:44

BRS blood donor day at Girne Hospital is 19th September. Watch the forum and the times will be posted nearer the date.

nurseawful



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Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
05/07/2009 16:08

back to the Top

nurseawful



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Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
09/07/2009 15:00

Come on guys we could be doing with some new blood signing on so to speak.

Chris

Brinsley


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Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
09/07/2009 15:37

Chris



Did you get my email about the badge design?



Richard

Brinsley


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Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
09/07/2009 15:40

Chris



What is the current tally?



Richard

boglefan



Joined: 07/06/2009
Posts: 511

Message Posted:
09/07/2009 16:28

Septembr19th is my birthday, so go on everybody MAKE MY DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Give blood and also register as an emergency donor. Best birthday I could have if you do. Go Nurseawful, you are doing brill. Keep up the good work.

phylray



Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
09/07/2009 20:51

I have given blood many times and am over next week. You can have some of mine

if it is any use - 0 pos. (most common type!) I recently started on some HBP tablets

though, but otherwise healthy, so don't know if I am able to give blood now.

Gazval


Joined: 08/05/2009
Posts: 61

Message Posted:
09/07/2009 21:37

Hi Pru Lundy co-ordinates and keeps a list of all BRS blood donors i suggest you contact her, when a friend of friend was involved in a serious motor bike last week she quickly organised 5 members to go to Lefkosia and give blood this helped save this young girls life ! I think what your doing is a great idea

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
11/07/2009 13:15

We now have 19 ladies sign up and only 7 men. Come on all you guys get the finger out so to speak! 26 really isn't a lot I knew it was going to take a while but this is really slow. Thanks in advance.

Chris

nurseawful



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Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
11/07/2009 22:52

As requested by a certain gentleman back to the top.

suntanman



Joined: 18/04/2007
Posts: 721

Message Posted:
11/07/2009 23:18

nurseawful, count me as another donor, O rh negative.

I will email my contact details

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
11/07/2009 23:23

Chris' idea is not to feel obliged to roll up every three months, wait in a queue, donate on the understanding that a few stale biscuits and stewed tea awaits you afterwards. As I understand, it is a Data Base of individuals who, if in the Country can be contacted at a moments notice to donate in an emergency to try help save a life. Those that do not know their blood group a simple blood test will be required, not a 'bag'. 26 people who have so far given their details is an appalling response! So come on REGISTER YOUR DETAILS!!



Richard

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
12/07/2009 00:13

Suntanman,

Thanks for the e-mail hopefully the rest of the men will sign up the score if now 19 to the ladies and 8 to the men. looks like the female species is going to win as usual !!

Chris









p.s. yes trying to wind the men up so they can e-mail me their details !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
12/07/2009 00:27

Chris



Probably needs a meeting with those that are sincere in getting this thing off the ground. Hans for one and whoever you think fit (It's your baby). It needs a rethink of Marketing strategy. I could try bullying the English Language rags to run editorials and free Ads, the Hospitals to run free blood tests to verify group type for those that don't know and with your contacts in Scotland what support, if any, the UK could assist. etc etc.



Richard

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
12/07/2009 00:48

Richard

I 100% agree with you so will e-mail you and Hans during the week and hopefully we can work something out, and get together at a date and venue that is suitable for us all.

So far no feedback from the blood transfusion service in the UK or Dr's I e-mailed here in TRNC. But I always did say it would take time.

Chris

newscoop


Joined: 23/12/2007
Posts: 2197

Message Posted:
12/07/2009 03:14

If anyone is actually serious about donating they don't have to wait for the BRS sessions.



All they have to do is go to the state hospital in Lefkosa go to the first building on the right and give them a drop of the red stuff.



Any day at any time.



Easy!

Tatty


Joined: 24/09/2008
Posts: 186

Message Posted:
12/07/2009 05:24

My Blood group is A Neg I am willing to give blood but i think my age is against me.

berkeh2001


Joined: 28/02/2009
Posts: 455

Message Posted:
12/07/2009 08:58

my blood group is AB Positive if you need some give me a shout

nurseawful



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Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
12/07/2009 09:42

Tatty & berkeh2001

Could you please e-mail me your phone numbers on oliver7703@gmail.com

Thanks to you both

Chris





Scoop

didn't know that you could donate any time at Lefkosa will have to find out if the same at Girne Hospital.

Tatty


Joined: 24/09/2008
Posts: 186

Message Posted:
12/07/2009 09:47

Hi Nurseawful,

My phone No is 05338409649

Tatty.

newscoop


Joined: 23/12/2007
Posts: 2197

Message Posted:
12/07/2009 10:23

Re donating at Girne; sadly no.



Most folk find themselves in Lefkosa occasionally so why not do as the wife and I do and pop in.



Talk and good intentions are easy.

newscoop


Joined: 23/12/2007
Posts: 2197

Message Posted:
12/07/2009 10:25

Bursie;



That said



What you are advocating is admirable.



Good luck, and you know where we are if needed.

newscoop


Joined: 23/12/2007
Posts: 2197

Message Posted:
12/07/2009 12:06

Oops Bursie should of course read Nursie. (bad hand)

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
14/07/2009 12:55

Back to the Top

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
14/07/2009 13:11

newscoop and some others



This not a blood bank facilitating service but a data base of those who can be contacted in an emergency to donate at a moments notice to help save a life! Big difference from just giving blood periodically, the shelf being only 90 days. Clear as mud?



Richard

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
14/07/2009 13:41

Heres some rather interesting reading about blood types and how each type may affect you....it's quite detailed, but really fascinating...get a cuppa before reading... enjoy...



http://www.dadamo.com/bloodtype_A.htm



DD

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
14/07/2009 13:56

DD



Thanks, I told you I am rare, less then 5% of the population! Though I didn't like 'avoid alcohol'!



Richard

newscoop


Joined: 23/12/2007
Posts: 2197

Message Posted:
14/07/2009 14:02

Richard get over yourself!



Speaking as the recipient of many a late night phone call followed by an early morning trip to Lefkosa to give blood in my case and platelets plasma and blood in the wife's case I certainly don't need patronising by you.



Nursie and I were talking about this idea over two years ago but the BRS were not interested in anything that breaks their monopoly on photo opportunities.



FYI Nursie knows how to get me hold of the wife and I in an emergency situation.



Clear as mud?

Mertbalin



Joined: 09/07/2009
Posts: 171

Message Posted:
15/07/2009 17:48

thanks for the great idea, i had to look for blood for my fathers hearth surgery, and know what it means.

Please write me down for blood donation as well

last time i donated was for a twins mother which really makes people feel good.





O rh +



34 years old - male

0533 873 09 33

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
15/07/2009 20:04

newscoop



For your information. Early '80s Wellington NZ Monday morning, hangover, picked up and rushed to Hospital into surgery to give blood to a little girl on the verge of death. They took more than a bag but was fit and strong in those days. Something similar when living in Virginia USA in the early mid '90s. So, a great idea but TWO years to get it off the ground?



Richard

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
16/07/2009 11:38

Newscoop and Brinsley behave. Go out and get more people to sign up instead of bickering!!! Better way to use up your energy............................ MEN !!!!!!!!!!

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
16/07/2009 11:49

Christina



I emailed you this morning. Now an orthopedic cripple I find it hard to get around but offered my marketing skills as rusty as they are. When and where is the meeting to brainstorm?



Richard

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
16/07/2009 12:12

Richard,

Have still to contact DC will try later as just going out now. Will try to find a day and time suitable for us all.

Chris

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
18/07/2009 10:14

Thanks to Irene for her details and that of her husbands which she e-mailed me yesterday. Keep them coming folks and tell your friends and neighbours.

chris

Aslan


Joined: 23/06/2008
Posts: 757

Message Posted:
18/07/2009 11:00

"O" positive

newscoop


Joined: 23/12/2007
Posts: 2197

Message Posted:
18/07/2009 12:07

Nursie; quite right!



But Richard can be a condescending Maori p**t at times.



But then in the words of the immortal Joe E Ross; "nobody's perfect!"**



** From which movie?

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
18/07/2009 12:11

newscoop



For your information the last full blooded Maori died in the early '60s but then as a journalist you would have known that!



Richard

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
18/07/2009 12:57

gisomo there is a blood lab in Girne, if heading back towards Lapta there is a Mercedes garage on the left sits on a corner, if you go up that street it is on the right, or you could go to Girne hospital and ask them if they will do it. Good Luck and thanks.



Aslan could you please e-mail me your telephone number rather than put it on the forum. Thanks.



Newscoop and Brinsley if you want to argue go and start a thread of your own and don't do it on mine, thank you. Or go find a pub and have a pint together.

Chris

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
19/07/2009 10:52

back to the Top

nurseawful



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Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
21/07/2009 09:39

Come on we need more donors Please

boglefan



Joined: 07/06/2009
Posts: 511

Message Posted:
22/07/2009 13:18

BACK TO THE TOP

maggamoni


Joined: 26/02/2009
Posts: 48

Message Posted:
22/07/2009 13:29

ok i am ORH -



my e-mail maggamoni@spray.se

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
22/07/2009 14:11

maggamoni

Thank you, have sent you an e-mail.

chris

nurseawful



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Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
23/07/2009 21:36

Godzilla where are you now when all we want to do is help our fellow man?????????????????

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
23/07/2009 21:37

No e-mail address as usual with people like you !!!!!!!!!

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
23/07/2009 23:33

Christina



I'm posting this on the open forum before emailing you privately so it's in the public domain.



Dr. David Bevan has offered his services free of charge, to be the medical adviser for your Data Base Directory. For many years, whilst serving in the British Army as a Doctor, including Portland Down research centre, he was head of department in Haematology so has a wealth of pertinent knowledge. Now retired in TRNC is more than willing to help. His blood group not so rare, but desirable O- !



Richard

boglefan



Joined: 07/06/2009
Posts: 511

Message Posted:
24/07/2009 00:01

Calm down, calm down Nurse, Godzilla still trying to get the bandages on to become the invisible wummin. Forget the rest most of us know the best. Keep going with this girl and forget the ones with nothing to do but nit pick. I can only repeat both Ed and I are on the list and available when we are back on the island.

boglefan



Joined: 07/06/2009
Posts: 511

Message Posted:
24/07/2009 00:53

wAITING FOR GODZILLA TO RESPOND. BACK TO THE TOP PLEASE.

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
24/07/2009 01:03

boglenfan



Read the other thread as I have laid down the gauntlet.



Richard

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
24/07/2009 10:46

Good morning , nurseawful, I gave blood in the UK, wanted to do it here, but the que was so big, and I dont do queing, except at the soup kitchen, oh and airports, I think my blood is rare, my dad said it was monkey blood. if you need it its Rhesus neg. B.

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
24/07/2009 11:09

JohnnyLee

Thanks for that but I will need a telephone number as well. e-mail it to me on oliver7703@gmail.com

chris

boglefan



Joined: 07/06/2009
Posts: 511

Message Posted:
25/07/2009 22:43

back to the top. not one to let go.

mags111



Joined: 17/08/2008
Posts: 251

Message Posted:
25/07/2009 22:51

Count me in - Im O Pos have donated 15 pints in UK

maggieboothuk@aol.com 0533 832 5676

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
25/07/2009 22:53

Not sure what the state of play is with Christine and 'A Another', but as a back up, need a computer 'whiz kid' to voluntarily offer his/her services to assist in the directory.



Richard



PS More names please!

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
28/07/2009 10:39

Back to the Top

Come on folks it could be YOU needing blood one day. please help to save a life. Thanks

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
28/07/2009 15:16

back up again

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
29/07/2009 22:12

After a meeting this morning to evaluate and steer the idea in a positive way forward for the blood donors directory, it came to light that only 36 people have forwarded their details. Many thanks to them and a damn disgrace to those who can but haven't. Shame on you!



Moderator, please make this a 'sticky' again



Richard

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
29/07/2009 23:33

Richard - I wonder how that figure compares with the number per head of poulation in England? Or any other country wher blood donation is "free" (not paid for)

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
29/07/2009 23:42

flightholiday



I think you're on the wrong Jumbo on this one. 250.000 pax by 36? Didn't see your name on the list! Hiding something? The effort that the few of us have put in is totally on a voluntary basis, unlike yourself Mr 10% man!



Richard

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
29/07/2009 23:45

I was present at the meeting today and these people are working so hard to srart this up. Its a database so we can be called on. I dis it for that poor little girl whose blood type matched mine. Please show your support those of yo that live here. You can cotinue with your donation to the wonderful service the BRS offers but in an emeregenvy what bettter than this. Please help and support xx

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
29/07/2009 23:52

Thanks Lilli



Please ring the person sitting opposite me, not so good. Thanks



Richard

boglefan



Joined: 07/06/2009
Posts: 511

Message Posted:
30/07/2009 10:23

back to the top

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
02/08/2009 13:06

back to the top again, so all the ones who missed it first time can sign up now.

e-mail me details on oliver7703@gmail.com

Thanks

minertor



Joined: 14/02/2009
Posts: 1238

Message Posted:
05/08/2009 14:33

I will gladly sign up, wife won't. No idea what group I am, neither ever given or received blood. Won't be back until Oct 3rd, gotta earn a crust or two, but will gladly give, for a biscuit, whatever the norm is any time after then.



Tony



Brins, thought you'd be of a rare group and take no notice of newscoop, he obviously doesn't understand.

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
05/08/2009 16:31

minetor, AKA Anthony (sunday name)

if you find out what blood group you are and sign up. I will make you the bes Scots Pancakes you have ever tasted and won't charge you for the pleasure..

THAT'S CALLED MAKING YOU AN OFFER YOU CAN'T RESIST XXX

Chris

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
16/08/2009 07:11

Hi there,

I have been having big problems accessing Cyprus 44 over the last month, can only stay on for a few mins then it shuts down.

But I am still looking for more names for the data base

All the people who have already signed up can we please have some more info.

Which town / village you live

Age

M / F

blood group

medications

Do you have transport

When did you last give blood



Thank you all in advance for already siging up and please ask friends and neighbours if they would also be willing.

Details to oliver7703@gmail.com



Chris x

newscoop


Joined: 23/12/2007
Posts: 2197

Message Posted:
16/08/2009 07:39

What's with the pancakes?



Or should that be drop scones?

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
17/08/2009 11:35

back to the Top again

teatime


Joined: 20/10/2008
Posts: 852

Message Posted:
17/08/2009 12:04

Nurseawful

Unfortunately you are not going to get a huge response on this, due to the person who you have got to run the database. It has been shown that they have already ignored the Data Protection Act, by discussing the details with a third party.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
17/08/2009 13:45

RE msg 176, teatime: (...) Unfortunately you are not going to get a huge response on this, due to the person who you have got to run the database. (...)



=> Ah, teatime, my dear civil servant in England, who always knows how to do things in the TRNC! You have the key to success: I withdraw from nurseawful's project - now let the blood donors come forward... OK? We'll see what happens.



RE msg 176, teatime: (...) It has been shown that they have already ignored the Data Protection Act, by discussing the details with a third party. (...)



=> What details? What third party? (Always good to have an English civil servant from Bath on the Board of Advisors...).

boglefan



Joined: 07/06/2009
Posts: 511

Message Posted:
17/08/2009 14:28

Have been asked by Nurseawful to reply to teatime (msg176) as she is having problems with posts to Forum.

"What in the name of God are you talking about. DC has not disclosed any information to any 3rd party as he has NONE of the info. At this moment in time I hold all the blood donor details, and as for the Data Protection Act is there such a thing in TRNC. Also as you claim to live in Bath how would you know anything like this!!! I think the DC now deserves an apology for these unsubstatiated claims. Don't you? I could not do this without his help, so if you have a problem you need to sort our please e-mail me direct at oliver7730@gmail.com "

boglefan



Joined: 07/06/2009
Posts: 511

Message Posted:
17/08/2009 16:26

Please do not start the usual bitchy back-stabbing comments on this thread as it is important that this one does not get closed. This is about trying to save lives in an emergency not a kindergarten.

petez


Joined: 04/12/2008
Posts: 560

Message Posted:
17/08/2009 17:07

Hi everyone.

I have been in touch with NurseAwful and we have now got a way to collect your name/blood group etc information if you wish to be an emergency blood donator.



There is a form on this page

http://www.lincguide.com/review/donors/

If NurseAwful has emailed you back to confirm she has your details, you don't need to add them again.

Your information will never be shared with anyone else.

You could literally save a life, so if you can please add your details.

boglefan



Joined: 07/06/2009
Posts: 511

Message Posted:
17/08/2009 17:15

Petez,

Nurseawful having problems with internet connection at the moment, so I will thank you on her behalf she appreciates all your work.

teatime


Joined: 20/10/2008
Posts: 852

Message Posted:
17/08/2009 19:05

Msg 177: " I think the DC now deserves an apology for these unsubstatiated claims."

Who mentioned DC, but if the cap fits.

My comments were relating to another member on here who often berates people for not being on the Blood Donors list, how do they know.

I will appologise to you though Nurseawful, as I think you are doing a brilliant job and I wish you every success in it, and I'm sorry for any upset I have caused.

Teatime.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
17/08/2009 22:13

RE msg 182, teatime: (...) Who mentioned DC, but if the cap fits. (...)



=> Who else than me would fit the cap after your posting: (...) Unfortunately you are not going to get a huge response on this, due to the person who you have got to run the database. (...)



You are a miserable man. And a cheap liar.

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
17/08/2009 22:23

Are you working with the BRS on this project yet?



How does someone know how and when to contact you in an emergency?



I have just received a call from the BRS to donate blood as a gentlemen is in desperate need after a couple of operations. I strongly feel that this list should be run alongside the list that the BRS has so that in an emergency there is only one port of call for blood donors thus saving time which is invaluable in an emergency.

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
17/08/2009 22:43

Re. Message 182 etc...

teatime,

I have for some time advocated that DC discontinue his attempts at IRONY on this board, as in my opinion it is almost impossible to to 'pull off' in text format.

However, because he managed it (ONCE!) he continues to attempt the practically unattainable - which occasionally dilutes his message... (or completely distorts it!)...

I would recommend that you consider joining forces with him - you might be surprised at the aims you have in common!

In my opinion, he is a person of the highest integrity (even if he IS a bit 'foreign' ).

Very best regards,

Keith.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
17/08/2009 22:46

It's still my opinion that it is very sad and disappointing that cooperation or merging of good initiatives in the small British expat community seems impossible.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
17/08/2009 23:28

RE msg 185, keithcaley: Bait not taken - again. But: your unsolicited post took this thread to the top again. Well done.



Back to the top...

petez


Joined: 04/12/2008
Posts: 560

Message Posted:
18/08/2009 11:40

RE msg 184



Scoobydoo

I think you are right the emergency list should be with the BRS one.

The idea is to make the list of emergency donors list available on the website in a private section available only to

the authorised personel via password.



I can easily add the BRS blood donors list to the site as well.

We want this list up and working this week, not in 6 months.

I am waiting to hear from NurseAwful who is in charge of this and I will it to her to contact the BRS.



In the meantime please add your name

http://www.lincguide.com/review/donors/

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
18/08/2009 11:46

Well done today to the donors who replied to the call for blood . We only have 3 B positive names and 2 of them responded straight away. The other one unfortunatly gave blood recently so could not do again. But a gentleman who was here on holiday responded and he is going to give blood.

Thanks

Chris

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
18/08/2009 15:14

Petez,



I am already on the BRS list to be called in an emergency and have been for 6 years as I live here and give blood regularly, hence the reason why I received a call last night.

teatime


Joined: 20/10/2008
Posts: 852

Message Posted:
18/08/2009 16:33

Msg183: "You are a miserable man. And a cheap liar."



Think you are talking about yourself there. Still, you get away with it while others are moderated.



Never mind, it brings this back to the top, good luck with the campaign and I will register when I move out to NC.

petez


Joined: 04/12/2008
Posts: 560

Message Posted:
18/08/2009 17:04

Thanks ScoobyDoo,



It is great people like you are around.

Tuttut


Joined: 09/12/2008
Posts: 270

Message Posted:
18/08/2009 22:00

count me and my hubby in. my hubby was a blood doner in the UK but im a bit of a wossey when it comes to needles. Im not sure what blood group i am if you can let me know how i find out i will get tested and you can add me to the list....... but please dont hurt me with the needles

petez


Joined: 04/12/2008
Posts: 560

Message Posted:
18/08/2009 23:32

Hi Tuttut,

Thanks for volunteering,

It's nothing major, just a small prick and its all over.

If you don't know your type just put 'don't know' down and they will be in touch to help you fond out.



http://www.lincguide.com/review/donors/

Maz


Joined: 29/03/2009
Posts: 1924

Message Posted:
19/08/2009 00:10

Ouch, guys. Just too much to read on this subject, BUT, come on, give me the facts and I will do an article and try to pushit around. Certainly Cyprus Observer, and then get Brian to put it in Star, etc, etc. But I have lost the thread a bit due to an overdose of kindly concern and comments.

So, as they used to say in the Hallmark adverts 'Give me the details.'

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
19/08/2009 06:44

Marie B

You can e-mail me on oliver7703@gmail.com any publicity we can get is going to be good.

Thanks in advance

Chris

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
20/08/2009 15:18

Hi All,

Thought I would let you know that e-mail address is now northcyprusblooddonors@gmail.com for those that have not signed up yet.

DC has now started the database and tested it so that is working ok so we are getting there!!

We need the following details

Name

Age

Blood Group

Area you live

Medication if any you are on

If you have transport.

Thanks

Chris

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
21/08/2009 08:42

Back to the top

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
22/08/2009 08:33

back to the top again.

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
26/08/2009 06:43

See message 197

back to the top

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
29/08/2009 13:02

Since 1st July we have 56 blood donors signed up lets make this 60 before the end of the day!!!



Details to northcyprusblooddonors@gmail.com



Name

Blood group

Telephone no

Any medication you take

And do you have transport





Thanks

Chris