good idea, thanks for reminding me. I’m on the pay it forward page

I offered our Childrens Hospital really good clothing (in fact some was new) that my kids had grown out of as I know that sometimes children are rushed to hospital from an entirely different climate. I know of one child who was rushed to Adelaide from Darwin in the middle of Winter, the Mum had very little funds with her (she basically ran out the door with her purse – no cards), had no idea where the shops or op shops were and was suddenly told her toddler was being discharged the next morning. She was lucky somebody who had a child in the same ward gave her a couple of jumpers and long pants. When I was young I went to Outpatients of a Childrens Hospital for physio. The Physiotherapist and her husband who was a Dr. there too used to take one child home with them some weekends and had to have clothing for her. The child had a hereditary condition that need constant treatment and the parents lived in the outback on a farm and couldn’t get down too often to take her out for any length of time. They had other children, one of whom had a similar condition but was able to be treated by Drs. who went to the area monthly. Mum gave the staff some clothes (in good condition) that I had grown out of, and they provided what had to be specially made. Apparently the parents didn’t realise or didn’t have the resources to contribute as much as they cost.

yes we should all try to give back to the community. i did a vinnies drop today. got space back in my house and helped people while they are down.

What great story, so true

I always donate my household goods to the salvos.

Wonderful post and what an inspiration you and your family are.

Every time I go to donste blood, its within the period of getting a tattoo, or pregnancy

I think this is such a great post, I plan on donating my organs and believe it to be really important. Unfortunately I am unable to donate blood currently due to tattoos..

That is so good to hear thank you Bernvella . I have friends who would not be here without blood transfusions, so it is something very close to my heart. xx

What an amazingly generous family you are…in so many ways

Thankyou for donating blood. I require a blood transfusion every 4 weeks, after 2 stem cell transplants wiped out my immune system and will need this for the rest of my life. Without the kindness of people such as yourself, my children would be left without a mum!! So thankyou from the bottom of my heart xo