Lisa Cox was 24 she suffered a stroke that left her with a range of disabilities. Blood donors have saved her life many times and she has now dedicated her life to bringing visibility and ensuring equal opportunities and representation for people with disabilities. 
Lisa caught our attention with her open letter to blood donors published by the HuffPost: <a href='https://www.huffpost.com/archive/au/entry/thanks-for-saving-my-life-whoever-you-are_b_9744716'>https://www.huffpost.com/archive/au/entry/thanks-for-saving-my-life-whoever-you-are_b_9744716</a>
This episode was recorded and produced on the lands of the Gubbi Gubbi people. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

Leonie on birthing triplets while in a coma, having seizures & accessing donor breastmilk.

Have you ever donated blood?You may have been the one who saved, preserved or improved the quality of life of a Milkshakes for Marleigh podcast guest!Host Kate Fisher interviews blood recipients and their loved ones, to thank blood donors and to encourage new ones. This podcast celebrates the gift of time that blood donors give by sharing the incredible things that recipients go on to do with their lives. It seeks ro leave you inspired, grateful for the generosity of the human spirit and deeply proud to be a Aussie! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.