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Where are they now? Anthea’s close call

Childbirth is rarely easy. But for Anthea, it was traumatic.

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More than milk: how donating helped me heal

I’m Meaghan, a South Australian mum and so far I’ve donated around 124 litres of breast milk through Lifeblood.

25 June 2025

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Aidan’s stem cells saved a life. Yours could too.

A simple questionnaire. A perfect match. A life saved. Learn how Aidan became a life-saving stem cell donor and how more young men can make a real difference.

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Blood donations were crucial to Sebastian’s cancer treatment

For two years, Sebastian relied on blood donors for cancer treatment. Today, he’s a graduate from both the Royal Children’s Hospital and as a Year 12 Dux.

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James Harrison - The Man With the Golden Arm

Sure, there are some impressive record holders throughout history, but how many of them can claim to have saved up to 2.4 million babies?

Shoba was the only stem cell match in the world

It was a simple conversation that launched Lifeblood nurse, Shoba, on the path to change a stranger’s life.

Looking for a reason to give blood? This couple has a few.

To help celebrate the launch of the Life Is The Reason campaign, we caught up with married couple and milestone donors, Amanda and Michael, to find out what motivates them.

When Kiani was diagnosed with leukaemia, blood donors were ready to help.

Olivia and Lee are in the fight of their lives to save their little girl. Thanks to an incredible medical team and countless blood donors, they’re starting to feel hope again.

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