The Rebel With A Cause - TRWAC CIC

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02/09/2025

This episode of 'The Rebel With A Cause' features Kezi interviewing Sage about his experiences with blood donation in Nigeria. Sage discusses his history of donating blood, which he has done about five times at different locations. He elaborates on both positive and negative experiences, including inadequate staff behaviour, lack of proper aftercare, and poor facility conditions. Sage's positive experience was at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, while his negative ones were at Asokoro General Hospital. They discuss the importance of blood donation, its emotional and physical impact, and the challenges faced in the Nigerian healthcare system. They also address misconceptions about blood donation and propose improvements for enhanced donation practices and awareness campaigns.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4sTGYtBNlzY1l5OCgDL4Rv?si=L8jRH7DdQqaKy_FZXasMsA

01/09/2025

This September is . For our African and Caribbean communities, this is a critical time for education and action.

Blood cancer can affect anyone, but the solution to a potential cure, a bone marrow transplant, depends heavily on community representation on the stem cell registry. Throughout this month, we will be sharing vital information, powerful stories, and clear actions you can take to make a difference.

Join us in shining a light on blood cancer and empowering our community to become part of the cure.

01/09/2025

Happy New Month, TRWAC family! ✨

Welcome to September. A new month brings with it a fresh start, renewed hope, and 30 days of opportunity to make a positive impact.

This month is particularly significant as it's Blood Cancer Awareness Month. It's a time for us to unite with purpose, to deepen our knowledge, and to show up for our community in the most powerful ways. Let's channel our collective energy into creating life-saving change.

May this month bring you abundant health, boundless joy, and the strength to overcome any challenge. Let's make it a September to remember, together. 💪🏾❤️

With hope and love,
The TRWAC Team

13/08/2025

Let's bust a huge myth for !
MYTH: "If I'm registered as an organ donor, doctors won't try as hard to save my life."
FACT: This is 100% false. A doctor's number one priority is ALWAYS to save the life of the patient in front of them. The medical team trying to save your life is completely separate from the transplant team.
Organ donation is only considered after every effort has been made to save a patient's life, and death has been declared.

Share this to your story. You might change someone's mind and help save lives.

12/08/2025

A new week begins with a vital mission. The demand for ethnically matched blood for patients with sickle cell is rising, but donations from the Black community are not keeping pace.
This isn't just a statistic; it's about our brothers, sisters, and children whose treatment depends on a match that is most likely to come from someone of the same heritage.
Your blood is uniquely powerful. This August, can we count on you to be a donor? One hour of your time could mean a lifetime for someone else.

Find your nearest donation centre and book your appointment today.

11/08/2025

In this episode of the Rebel With A Cause podcast, host Kezi speaks with Nafisat, a 24-year-old advocate for blood donation. Nafisat shares her personal experiences with blood donation in Nigeria, highlighting both positive and negative aspects. She mentions her initial struggles with low blood pressure that prevented her from donating and describes her eventual successful donation experiences, including both whole blood and plasma donations. Nafisat emphasizes the importance of vital checks before donation, and the challenges faced due to insufficient pre-donation tests and the generally poor conditions in some Nigerian healthcare facilities. She also discusses the role of organizations like the Nigerian Red Cross in promoting blood donation and calls for better government oversight and public awareness to improve the system. The conversation delves into cultural misconceptions about blood donation and suggests greater publicity and education to encourage voluntary blood donations outside of emergency situations.

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/trwac-cic/episodes/From-Hesitant-to-Hero-Nafisats-Blood-Donation-Story-e36m7op

30/07/2025

It's our last of July! Let's clear up a common question: "Can I donate if I have high blood pressure?"
The answer is... it depends, but often YES! If your blood pressure is well-managed with medication and within the required limits on the day of donation, you can typically still donate blood and register as an organ donor.
Don't rule yourself out! Always check the official guidelines or speak with staff at the donation centre.

28/07/2025

A new week to be a lifesaver. Let's talk about the urgent need for Black blood donors.
Every day, the NHS needs 250 blood donations just to treat people with sickle cell. Sickle cell is the fastest-growing genetic condition in the UK, and it disproportionately affects Black people.
The best blood for treatment comes from donors of the same ethnic background. The need is constant, and the need is urgent. You can donate blood every 16 weeks.

Have you donated blood before? If it's been more than 16 weeks, it's time to book your next appointment.

28/07/2025

This episode of the podcast delves into the topic of blood and organ donation in Nigeria. Kezie shares a personal experience with blood donation that highlighted corruption in the healthcare system. The Guest John, a regular blood donor since 2021, recounts his experiences, including challenges with untrained staff, long waiting times, and a lack of feedback from hospitals. The conversation addresses systemic issues, including corruption, inadequate inventory tracking, and insufficient public awareness campaigns about blood donation. The podcast concludes with suggestions for improving the blood donation system, including better-trained staff, improved record-keeping, increased public awareness campaigns, and stricter oversight and regulations to curb corrupt practices.



https://open.spotify.com/episode/2shkDWREwMm82f1bpl046e?si=62cab7a5601447c1&nd=1&dlsi=621f01241edb4bc1

28/07/2025

📣 New Episode Alert! 📣
Excited to share the latest episode of "The Rebel With A Course," where we discuss the profound impact of blood donation with our guest, John. We cover the highs and lows of donating blood, including personal stories that reveal both the systemic issues and the heart-warming outcomes. Discover what’s happening behind the scenes and how you can make a difference. Listen today!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2shkDWREwMm82f1bpl046e?si=62cab7a5601447c1

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