Balloons released to honour blood donors.BLOOD donors gathered at the Anglican cathedral for a balloon release in their honour. The event was held as a thank you for donors who regularly give blood and to raise awareness of the current demand.. Organisers released 150 red balloons to signify sig·ni·fy v. sig·ni·fied, sig·ni·fy·ing, sig·ni·fies v.tr. 1. To denote; mean. 2. To make known, as with a sign or word: signify one's intent. the number of units of blood which are needed in Liverpool alone each day. Among those attending was 16-month-old Jack Hayhoe, who has the rare Whiskott Aldrich Syndrome Al·drich syndrome n. See Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome. Aldrich syndrome An X-R condition characterized by thrombocytopenia, eczema, bloody diarrhea–melena, ↑ risk of bacterial infection; death is due to .. His condition has caused him to need 12 transfusions since birth of both blood and platelets Platelets Fragments of a large precursor cell (a megakaryocyte) found in the bone marrow. These fragments adhere to areas of blood vessel damage and release chemical signals that direct the formation of a blood clot. - a specific component of blood. His parents, Mandy and Ian, are active campaigners who encourage people to donate.. CAPTION(S): Jack Hayhoe, aged 16 months, from Hoylake, releasing a balloon Picture: ANDREW TEEBAY/ at110609bblood-1 |
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