Overview

• The blood donation event, held on May 17, 2025, in Southport, was organized in memory of seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe, a victim of last year’s mass stabbing.
• Almost 100 people donated blood, with more than 25% being first-time donors, potentially saving or improving up to 300 lives.
• The event was supported by Elsie's parents, Jenni and Dave Stancombe, who founded the charity Elsie’s Story to foster community support and education on blood donation.
• NHS Blood and Transplant highlighted the urgent need for donors, particularly those with O negative blood, as England remains under amber alert for low blood supplies.
• The Southport incident in July 2024 required 10 emergency blue-light blood deliveries, underscoring the critical importance of maintaining robust blood reserves.