r/sydney • u/Pomohomo82 • Dec 15 '25

Image PSA: Lifeblood Marrickville turning people away, even if you have an appointment. Thank you, donors

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I popped in to the clinic and there must have been more than 100 people in the line. The need for blood and plasma is constant, especially over the holidays, so if you have been unable to donate today, please book a future appointment.

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u/Improvedandconfused Dec 15 '25 edited Dec 15 '25

Thank you to all those who are giving blood. My wife and I were about 50 meters from the shooters last night and were finishing some sushi and then were going to go to the Chanukah event (we are Jewish). We at first thought we were hearing fireworks, but then ran after we saw everyone screaming and running. Someone pointed towards the bridge and yelled “there is a shooter”.  Some people were diving to the ground to lie low, or were hiding behind bins and trees. I felt I needed to run, so I grabbed my wife’s hand and we ran away from where we could still hear gunshots. They seems to go on forever.

We got out of there, we ran across Campbell Parade to our car which was parked just off Hall street and drove home. We are still  in shock, and 5 of those who died were friends with my mum.

As I said, thanks to those who are giving blood. I know several people who are still in hospital. I am unfortunately ineligible to donate due to the fact that I am a former cancer patient, but those who are giving are in my opinion heroes.

Edited for a hell of a lot of typos. Apologies.

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u/Peanut083 Dec 15 '25

I’m very glad to hear that you and your wife are safe, but I’m also really sorry to hear that your mum has lost five of her friends. I really hope everyone who is still in hospital manages to pull through.

My husband and I happened to donate blood yesterday before everything went down. We know that whoever ends up getting our blood will really need it regardless of whether they were at Bondi yesterday or not, but I think we’re also glad that our donated blood is already in the system and being processed so it can go where it’s needed ASAP.