S2 Ep11.Retired Brisbane Bronco & PNG Kumul Rugby League Capt David Mead, on how sport is a universal language & how he is a proud Milkshakes for Marleigh Lifeblood Team Ambassador.

In recent weeks David Mead has retired from his professional rugby league career and in his retirement he is championing the importance of blood donation. 

David came from very humble beginnings in Papua New Guinea, moving to Australia at the age of 12 with an Aunt, he had limited English but big dreams. In this episode David thanks the people who helped him to achieve Rugby League stardom. 

David has seen friends babies need blood products to survive, he's had a premature baby in Neonatal Intensive Care and he has been inspired by Marleigh's story. In this episode he thanks blood donors and joins The Milkshakes for Marleigh Lifeblood Team. 

To hear more from David you can find him on his podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0OQ08DJCvNa00zM6iwlFSL?si=9d56f70188f24cd5

In this episode I reference his chat with Libby Tricket on her Podcast, All that glitters: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Gu1sb9zDu3Ye8K3u5ZNaS?si=f20acb4edd544dbb

To make a donation to donate blood please call 13 14 95 and ask for you donation to be registered to The Milkshakes for Marleigh Lifeblood Team or register here: https://www.lifeblood.com.au/blood/making-your-donation?gclid=CjwKCAjwu5yYBhAjEiwAKXk_eIFYH02UGDMtpmrpR0hTOYLg5L95dIzpanRh-xarNCqTDLQxR6iImxoCACoQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

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