Joely Bear Appeal

170 Gave Blood, NOT Excuses!

The session was the first at Yavneh College 170 donors gave up their time on Sunday to give blood at Joely Bear’s blood donor session in Borehamwood. Whilst this was the 44th such session, held in conjunction with the National Blood Service, this was the first to be held at the new Yavneh College. The day was superbly catered by Josepha White who donated her time and food to support Joely Bear’s cause. As has been their custom for the last 15 years, all bread was donated by Grodzinki’s Bakery.

As usual, a bouncy castle, face painting and other games in the creche provided for all the family

A team of 30+ willing volunteers ensured the event ran smoothly and safely from the early morning setup, through the day until the end with security, refreshments, crèche and car park assistance. These events could not run without the assistance of this dedicated team, many of whom have helped consistently throughout the charity’s life.

Most pleasing was the fact that many of the 28 new donors recruited at this session had only just turned 17, the age at which you can start donating. Many of these have grown up seeing their parents donate at previous Joely Bear sessions.

Billy Blood Drop was on hand to encourage donors to help Joely Bear and to occupy the kids

Almost anyone between the ages of 17 and 65 can become a new blood donor. Those regular donors who remain healthy can continue to donate and claim their free cups of tea, sandwiches and biscuits.

Within two weeks of the session, the blood donated there will have been put to essential, life saving use. Whether this is in routine or emergency surgery, treatments for cancer and many other major illnesses and diseases. Without blood donors, these surgeries and treatments would not be possible.

Promoting the importance of giving blood is just one of the three main aims that Joely Bear has.

Yavneh College Sports Centre doubles as a great blood donor clinc Regular donor Anthony Berkin came to check out the new venue (and the refreshments we suspect!)

Joely Bear’s current major fundraising target is to contribute a total of £45,000 towards providing a non-clinical fun room in the new wing at Great Ormond Street Hospital, due to open in 2011.

To find out more about the Joely Bear Appeal, visit joelybear.org.uk or find us on Facebook.

Joely Bear's 45th Blood Donor Session will be held on Sunday 6th December @ Borehamwood & Elstree Synagogue.

Billy Blood Drop promoting at Tesco Borehamwood Joely Bears 44th Blood Donor Session

21 year old Adam Lemon of Edgware did his bit as did 22 year old Darryl Bernstein of Cannons Park

If you will be aged 17 or older years of age on December 6th, in general good health, and weigh over 7st 12lbs, give blood (at Joely Bear's 45th Session!) on:

Sunday, 6th December 2009
at Borehamwood & Elstree Synagogue
Croxdale Road
Borehamwood, Herts
WD6 4QA
09:00 to 16:00

To make an appointment, call the 24-hour National Donor Helpline on 0845 7 711 711 or visit www.blood.co.uk.

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