Thanks to Ripp’ n’ Stitch Textile Art Group we have now reached a bag total of 200!!
The next deadline is the 28th February, and I hoped to have 400 bags by then, but due to leaving university, relocating and getting a job I’ve not had as much time as I’d like to promote the project.
I have therefore decided that I will lower the goal to 250, which means we have 2 months to make 50 bags! Who’s in?
Esme, 15, Student, Toronto
Jacy, soosoo.co.uk and funkdjunk.com, Derry Hill
You can read more about Jacy’s Blood Bag making experience here!
Gemma, 23, Art Support Worker, Leeds
Madeleine, 9, Brighouse
Janine, 55, Caterer, Sheffield
Sarah-Jane, 22, Designer-Maker, Preston
Nicola, 23, Craft Instructor, Durham
April, 18, BA (Hons) Textile Crafts Student, Huddersfield
Welcome to The Blood Bag Project, a craft project that aims to raise awareness of the rare blood condition Diamond Blackfan Anaemia.
Two year old Chloe suffers from DBA, meaning her bone marrow does not create new red blood cells. As a result, she becomes very anaemic and requires blood transfusions every 3-4 weeks. Chloe will need over 150 transfusions by the of ten.
The project has been set up by Chloe's auntie Leigh, who wants to encourage people to donate blood. Chloe's main source of help is through blood donation. However, Leigh is unable to give blood herself and understands she's not alone. This project is for those who want to help the blood cause by donating in another way. Download your free blood bag template here.
To see a Gallery style view of all of the bags and blog posts, please click 'Archive', at the top of this page.
The Blood Bag Project Website
Facebook Page
JustGiving
This is how many textile blood bags we have so far:
You can also track the donated bags through this interactive map!
