19/01/2026
Introducing the lovely Barnao family!
The Epsom Donor Centre was lucky enough to have a family join us and donate plasma together – Victoria & Sarah (who are sisters) and Sarah’s son, Flynn. Together they have reached 25 donations, an amazing effort by the trio!💜
The Barnao's are an incredible family who brighten up the donor centre, not only by donating, but Victoria is used to helping save lives every day in her line of work. She is currently a school nurse, but has worked at National Women’s Hospital and Auckland City Hospital at the neonatal intensive care unit, where she spoke of the value of blood products helping save the lives of many babies over the years, including her own. Victoria had an ectopic pregnancy in the year 2000, where she required an emergency lifesaving surgery and received a blood transfusion, so blood products saved her life too.
The special part of what we do is getting to know our donors and hearing touching stories as to why people donate. Thank you to the Barnao’s, you have made our day & we look forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks! 😊