Blood Bikers
Blood bikers deliver blood etc between hospitals
On 27 October 2022 two guest speeakrs - Steve Bendell and Andrew Green - visited the Club and gave an interesting and very enlightening presentation about the role of the Blood Bikers. Unbeknown to many, these bikers transport important medical samples and supplies paricularly blood urgently required, between those in need especially in hospitals.
The bikers in the meeting were from Blood Bikes Wales but the sytem of using bikers extends throughout the whole of the UK.
All those involved from the contollers to those riding the bikes is all on a voluntary basis - there is no payment to anyone. There is no help provided by the government or NHS -- everything relies on charity.
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Our famous Christmas Puddings Photo shows the official presentation made in March 2019 to the Prostate Cancer Charities in respect of the funds raised from the 2018 Appeal.
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The presenting of a donation on behalf of the Rotary Club of Cwmbran Vale being made to the Eastern Valley Foodbank.
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Details of the assitance provided to the NHS and others. Photo shows President Alan unloading the van and delivering the goods
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The Rotary Clubs within the Torfaen area chose some young citizens who having given considerable help within the community were worthy of an award.
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Money raised for St David's Hospice Care by the Terry Richards memorial dinner;money raised for Shelterboxes by pupils at Croesyceiliog School; handing a cheque for £17,000 for Alzheimers to Wales' First Minister, Carwyn Jones.
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President elect for the Rotary Year - Rtn Mark Hembury - being welcomed by President Stuart Telling
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The provision of vital information for use in the case of an emergency.
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. to continue making a difference it was decided to organise a “ Relay” Marathon along the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal to raise funds - average team age of 70 + and the oldest being in his 80s.
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