Monday 23 June 2014

Officially working for Lifeblood....... and getting married this year!

So it has been a super busy few months, with some incredibly exciting things happening.

After a year of talking at them, sending lots of idea emails and being a trustee for a short space of time, I have now secured a job with the ever growing Lifeblood:The Thrombosis Charity. I am thrilled to be working for a charity that is passionate about raising awareness and offer support to those affected by thrombosis. I really hope that I am able to assist them to continue with their fabulous work.

Lifeblood Buddies is going from strength to strength and I am always looking for more buddies and ideas of how to make it better. I am also hoping to soon set up a local support group which can act as a pro forma for support groups nationally.

Lifeblood Buddies is looking for more Buddies! Have you been affected by thrombosis? Maybe you lost a loved one to thrombosis, saw the effects in your loved one, or have had a thrombosis yourself. Thrombosis has a huge impact on our lives and Lifeblood Buddies is here to pair up people who have been affected by thrombosis to offer mutual support and friendship- someone who can understand where you are coming from and maybe offer some advice, share stories which each other, laugh, cry, moan, plan a fundraiser, the list goes on! By coming together we can share our experiences, spread awareness, offer each other support and not go it alone. For more information email katherine@lifeblood-charity.com or got to out Lifeblood Buddies page on our website http://www.thrombosis-charity.org.uk/buddy-system.php

I also have some very exciting personal news- I am getting married this year!!

After everything with the blood clots, having to leave my previous job, being in and out of hospital, feeling incredibly broke; a wedding seemed to never be something James and I could afford- however with very generous parents, a clearer perspective on what is about, being married to James and not a huge wedding day I am happy to say we are going for it. If I have learnt anything through all that has happened, it is that if you are lucky enough to have your life, you can not put it on hold- all the things I want can happen, we just may need to purchase a number of footstools to scatter around the venue should I need to rest my leg!

So that is it in a nutshell- I will be sure to update you all soon with the developments of my role with Lifeblood.

For anything thrombosis support related you can contact me at katherine@lifeblood-charity.com

Help me, help you, help others, help themselves!