Did you know more blood donations go to people with cancer than anyone else?
That’s why we’re joining forces with Cancer Council this World Cancer Day (4 February) and all throughout February to help tackle cancer — and you can too.
Donate blood, plasma or platelets to show your support for people living with cancer with a sunny daffodil bandage designed by Australian artist and proud donor Beci Orpin.
Cancer Council is the only charity that works across every area of every cancer, from research to prevention and support. They help people from the point of diagnosis through to their treatment and beyond.
Together, it’s all of us against cancer.
“It uses the iconic Cancer Council daffodil symbol, which represents hope […] I wanted the mass of daffodils to show optimism and cheeriness, and I hope the bandage recipient feels this too.” – Beci Orpin.
This is Beci’s second True Colours bandage design, and on a topic that’s especially close to her heart. Beci began donating blood at 18 after some encouragement from her parents, both donors, but dropped off as life got busier — something that happens to many donors.
Then, a friend was diagnosed with cancer. “I wanted to help him, but felt useless,” she explains. “It felt like a practical way to help lots of people in his situation.”
Now, a decade later, Beci is still rolling up her sleeves regularly. As she says, “Donating blood is such an easy and practical thing to do which helps lots of people, and it makes you feel good!”
Classmates Piper and Tom, are just two of the 750 children diagnosed with cancer every year. Discover how blood donors are helping them (and hundreds like them) stand up to cancer.
When people meet Mason, they see a friend, heading out for a bike ride; an older brother showing his siblings the ropes; a devoted student, with near perfect attendance.
Close to 20,000 Australians will be newly diagnosed with a form of blood cancer this year.
Cancer Council is here for everyone affected by cancer. Call 13 11 20 or visit their website.
Post a pic to @lifebloodau on Instagram to win a signed Beci Orpin print
The daffodil symbolises hope for people living with cancer and their loved ones. Whether you keep this print or give it to someone whose life has been touched by cancer, this beautiful print by Beci Orpin is sure to brighten someone’s day.
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