Urgent. Blood donation for Forum Member

martinD41


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Message Posted:
15/12/2011 18:32

Forum member "Tenakoutou is in Hospital to undergo a "Triple Bypass"Heart operation..I have been asked by his Wife to post asking members for blood Donations.His Blood group is (O Rh Positive)..Any help with this request would be much appreciated, he is desperately in need...I ask anyone who can help(donate blood)to visit the General Hospital in Lefkosa, and tell them the blood is for "ROY CRAGGS" Thank you all...........

martinD41


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Message Posted:
15/12/2011 19:06

Back to the top please...

britvic



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Message Posted:
15/12/2011 19:14

Sorry I can't help, I am neither in NC or the blood type required, maybe this should be a sticky?

britvic



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Message Posted:
15/12/2011 19:16

I hope everything goes okay for him though, please give him my regards.



Vicki

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
15/12/2011 19:16

Call Mrs Prue Lundye (BRS blood section - not sure about the name): 05428551114. Mail: pruelundye@gmail.com . She'll help at once.

ilovecyprus


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Message Posted:
15/12/2011 19:20

I had wondered where Tenakoutou had got to.



Agree with Britvic to make this sticky



I wish him well

Bradus


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Message Posted:
15/12/2011 19:36

Oh dear what sad news. My thoughts go out to Roy and his family. I wish them well.

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
15/12/2011 20:10

Can you not donate at Girne blood bank?



Plus how long does it have to be between donations?

martinD41


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Message Posted:
15/12/2011 20:16

Loose Boots , No it has to be at Lefkosa General, and you must tell them the blood is for ROY CRAGGS...I do hope someone can help..

martinD41


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Message Posted:
15/12/2011 20:17

Many thanks for your help DC...

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
15/12/2011 20:17

As DC said try BRS (who have the list that Hans compiled) and also contact NurseAwful

steve.sewell


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Message Posted:
15/12/2011 20:23

Change the title to ink cartridge's for sale.



this needs to be on top.

martinD41


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Message Posted:
15/12/2011 20:25

I will E-Mail her..thank you...



Rob

Harold2555



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Message Posted:
15/12/2011 20:28

I have sent a sticky request





Harold

newlad



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Message Posted:
15/12/2011 20:28

Good point Steve mess 12,



Paul.

2Labs


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Message Posted:
15/12/2011 20:39

Deserves to be at the top.

rowlo



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Message Posted:
15/12/2011 20:42

bttt. good luck .

AlsancakJack



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Message Posted:
15/12/2011 20:46

Rob

I am ashamed at myself for not knowing what blood group I am but I am more than willing to go to the hospital tomorrow to see if I can help Roy. And I am sure a lot of members of 44 will be willing to do likewise.

Come on girls and guys Roy needs your help.

Rob I will contact you by phone in a few minutes.

AJ

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
15/12/2011 20:53

My very best wishes to Roy.

AlsancakJack



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Message Posted:
15/12/2011 21:05

Any takers for a trip to the hospital tomorrow to give blood?

Turtle


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Message Posted:
15/12/2011 21:08

Sorry can't help..... in the UK but wish Roy a speedy recovery

martinD41


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Message Posted:
15/12/2011 21:10

Back to the top Please...

martinD41


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Message Posted:
15/12/2011 21:11

Many thanks for the sticky Harold..

Cazleo


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Message Posted:
15/12/2011 21:25

It is now possible to give blood at Girne hospital, they are open between 8.30am and 12, they will then arrange for transportation on blood to whichever possible it is needed.



You must leave three months between donations.



I hold the BRS blood donors database, so if you need units of blood, please contact me and advise how many. 0533 866 2758



Claire

dizzycows


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Message Posted:
15/12/2011 21:55

All the very best with helping Ten, martinD41, sorry I am also in in GB, and my blood group is Rh Negative A... so wouldn't be of any help...



My sincere regards to Ten, and wish you well looking for the right blood grouping ...



Dizzy x

martinD41


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Message Posted:
15/12/2011 22:00

Cazleo... Thank you for your post, but I am advised that the blood for "ROY" must be donated at the General Hospital Lefkosa........And the staff should be advised that the blood is urgently needed for ROY CRAGGS...

Whistler


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Message Posted:
15/12/2011 22:07

What is the maximum age for giving blood?

britvic



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Message Posted:
15/12/2011 22:37

Message 27:



Most people can give blood. If you are generally in good heath, age 17 to 65 (if it’s your first time) and weigh at least 7st 12Ib you can donate.

CathW


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Posts: 36

Message Posted:
15/12/2011 22:48

When is the operation taking place, I am a regular donor with O neg group which can be given to anybody. It is what is used if there is not time for group typing. I am in UK but coming out on 18th. If I can help I will be willing.



Cath

barbieb


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Message Posted:
16/12/2011 00:49

Hi my husband is O negative also if you need his blood he is more then willing to donate, just email barbcyprus@gmail.com, good luck to him hope all goes well.

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
16/12/2011 06:33

Not sure if this still applies but if the bloodbank has enough of the group needed they will release this for the person needing it on the understanding that there are the same amount of units to replace it. (of any group)



Chris

come_on_aylin


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Message Posted:
16/12/2011 07:36

I am going to Lefkosa this afternoon and can drop in at the hospital to give blood, I am O positive. I have a very slight throat infection - will this be a problem?

martinD41


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Message Posted:
16/12/2011 08:49

Thanks Chris, I am advised that for the operation to take place he(ROY) needs six units...

martinD41


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Message Posted:
16/12/2011 08:53

Please if anyone can give blood at Lefkosa General, make sure you tell them the blood is for ROY CRAGGS...thank you..

Homeangel


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Message Posted:
16/12/2011 09:29

Hi I think i'm O neg, İf anyone can take me, i'll be happy to help.

mags111



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Message Posted:
16/12/2011 09:38

Has he got his 6 units???? If not I will happily donate. Let me know and I will pop into Lefkosa and donate.

martinD41


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Message Posted:
16/12/2011 09:45

mag111, As yet he has not, if you can help I would be much obliged ..



kind Regards Rob...

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
16/12/2011 10:04

Hi,



My last donation was 28/10. I realise it is not 3 months but would be happy to donate if it would be accepted.

Homeangel


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Message Posted:
16/12/2011 10:33

Sorry just to clarify, i meant i would be happy to tag along with anyone else who might be going, as i don't drive. Thanks

mags111



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Message Posted:
16/12/2011 10:59

Hi Rob,



I will go and donate today

come_on_aylin


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Message Posted:
16/12/2011 18:00

I donated today and they said that other/s had also donated.

martinD41


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Message Posted:
16/12/2011 18:59

May I say on behalf of Roy and his wife,and myself, a Very big thank you to all who came to Roy's aid.. mags111...What can I say, other than thank you for your kindness and to your Husband who having gone through the same procedure last year was an inspiration to my dear friend Roy......Thank you so much.....everyone ..

snakes



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Message Posted:
16/12/2011 22:10

Rob you're a star in your own right ! who needs a guitar or mike ??? well done mate ! get well soon Roy regards B

Brinsley


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Message Posted:
16/12/2011 23:44

Any update on Roy's condition, operation, blood situation etc?



Richard

mags111



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Message Posted:
17/12/2011 11:05

Rob, Glad we were able to help. It was lovely to meet you all. If Roy starts drinking red wine after the op you can blame me!!!

snd1966


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Message Posted:
18/12/2011 10:06

I gather the operation is booked for Monday if everything is in place. Have the six units been found? - one of my new year resolutions will be to find out what blood type i am. Our thoughts are with you at this time

martinD41


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Message Posted:
18/12/2011 10:47

Yes, the OP is set for Monday, thank you for your kind comments..

horselover


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Message Posted:
18/12/2011 21:43

am a donor but wrong type, but hope this mesage keeps it up front.x

snd1966


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Message Posted:
19/12/2011 06:29

Please if possible update this thread tonight so we all now how Roy gets on today - this way that poor lady (his wife) who over the last month has been a tower of strength does not have a buzzing ringing phone all night.



Many many thanks

snd1966


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Message Posted:
19/12/2011 17:31

any news yet?

martinD41


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Message Posted:
19/12/2011 20:03

msg 50 ..thanks for your concern , I will post on his condition as soon as I know..

snd1966


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Message Posted:
19/12/2011 21:34

many thanks

snakes



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Message Posted:
19/12/2011 21:38

Rob with everything on your mind today and all our thoughts are with Roy and mrs Roy, I'm so glad you took time out and released your concerns on the guitar ! well done mate and God speed Roy bless you !

Brinsley


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Message Posted:
20/12/2011 02:37

Phoned Bijou from OS but no reply on her land-line nor mobile.



Richard

Hippo


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Message Posted:
20/12/2011 08:13

I hope everything went well but there is one question I would like answered.

Every Time there is an operation blood has to be found, what happens to the blood given at blood donning days?

martinD41


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Message Posted:
20/12/2011 09:47

Roy had his operation last evening and is now in recovery..Hopefully all is well...I will see him tomorrow..

simbas



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Message Posted:
20/12/2011 09:55

Wish him a speedy and uneventful recovery from 44 Martin , thanks

Simbas

Cazleo


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Message Posted:
20/12/2011 10:28

Hippo - the blood donated at the donor days goes to the Lefkosa blood bank to be used for anyone who needs emergency surgery or for thalassimia patients - who require 9000 units of blood a year.

The blood only has a shelf life of 30 days. Anyone requiring elective surgery should arrange to have people donate prior to surgery the number of units they will need, ideally those having emergency surgery should arrange for people to donate on their behalf later, to replace what was used, however, it doesn't necessarily the same blood group.



martinD41 - Hope Roy is recovering well

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
20/12/2011 11:18

A question for martinD41 (I don't have an email address), who started this thread.

How did you collect the needed blood donors? 1: Did you do it yourself (via this thread), 2: did the BRS Blood Donors Bank arrange it?, or 3: ........?



I ask because when a year or two ago Nurseawful collected the potential donors and I maintained the emergency database - we could arrange 5 or 6 potential donors within a couple of minutes.



If finding blood donors is a problem (again) we may consider to revive our (Chris Offord's and mine) system.

martinD41


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Message Posted:
20/12/2011 11:36

DC , I simply posted at the request of Roy's Wife,.... The "kind people" who were able to help came forward .. I also E-mailed Chris and she was most helpful....I only know two of the donors,the others are anonymous..



If the gathering of Blood was a result of your (successful) system then thank you..

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
20/12/2011 12:21

@ martinD41: I am not after thanks, Rob. I only became worried when I read that your blood donor request took imo too long and too much work to solve.



What I mentioned in msg 59 was as follows - and it worked extremely well:



1: Potential blood donors answered some questions and emailed Nurseawful.

2: I put the (medical) answers in a database.

3: Nurseawful called me if a certain blood type was needed.

4: I sent out a text message from the database (in bulk, to the donors with the right type of blood).

5: Available blood donors called or texted Nurseawful for detailed information about when and where.



▶ Again: If finding blood donors is a problem (again) we may consider to revive our (Chris Offord's and mine) system.



I hope(d) the last line may people think and react. As we said at the time: "It could be you...".

davpat


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Message Posted:
20/12/2011 14:17

Looking in from the UK,I think this shows typically how a Forum SHOULD work,my congratulations to those of you who managed to donate blood,I hope he is on the road to recovery.



Regards,



David

mamachina


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Message Posted:
20/12/2011 16:53

A previous message did say that the BRS maintains a data base of blood donors, and gave the phone number. This base encorporates Nurse Awfuls base, which was kindly given to BRS. ANYONE can ring and ask for help getting EMERGENCY blood - eg blood they are not carrying at the time, or rare type, for an emergency op etc. These donors can now give at the new Girne hospital Blood Bank instead of travelling to Lefkosa, and Girne sees to the correct and quick transportation of it to the appropriate place. This will make it a lot easier for local donors to give quickly and not have to take time off work, for instance, for too long, or for others to find transportation etc. So back track and put the number in your diary, you never know.

martinD41


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Message Posted:
20/12/2011 19:31

I would imagine that some of the blood needed was gleaned using the above method..And will be in the future..

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
20/12/2011 21:04

I may not understand the posts above - but I do know that it took a long time to ask for blood donors in this thread. One day it may too late - if it's YOU...

Brinsley


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Message Posted:
20/12/2011 21:58

I now assume that the the BRS blood contact data base is open to non-members.

The blood donor days organised by the BRS at different locations in and around the Girne area are, I assume, for the benefit of all residence of the TRNC irrespective of ethnic background and for no personal financial gain but used as and when required for those in need.

Therefore, it is an enigma to me why when 'aliens' needing a life saving operation, the hospitals ask family/friends to find the exact quantity of blood needed before proceeding with the said surgery!

I wish it was not necessary that such posts pleading for blood donors were needed.

Kia Ora Roy, get well quickly.



Richard

Jwheeler&Sons


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Message Posted:
20/12/2011 23:00

I will donate to any patient my blood group is AB POS with a Thalasamic Trace

I will DHL it, at my expense, as the clinics in Cyprus are selling blood for a profit, off the Island