It is with deepest sympathy that Whiteknights Yorkshire Blood Bikes announce the death today of Vic Siswick, Honorary Founding Member of Whiteknights Yorkshire Blood Bikes.
Vic died following a period of illness at the age of 76.
He was an inspiring leader, a highly committed supporter of the NHS and an excellent motorcyclist riding for Blood Bikes and the NEG. All Whiteknights today pay tribute to Vic.
We express our sincere condolences to Vic’s family at this time.
Volunteer Blood Bikers in Leeds have received a major donation from a church in Alwoodley.
Alwoodley Park Methodist Church raised £2000 to support the operational costs of providing the “Free to the NHS” urgent transport service.
Andrew Foster, the Chairman of Whiteknights Yorkshire Blood Bikes commented: “This donation is one of the largest we have received during 2023 and will help to keep our voluntary service of delivering urgent blood samples for testing on the road this autumn.”
Pictured presenting a “Whiteknights’ Fundraising Champions” certificate is Volunteer Rider Adam, alongside, Judith Jackson, Gill Mason and Rob Garlick from Alwoodley Park Methodist Church.
Whiteknights Yorkshire Blood Bikes South Yorkshire Team would like to thank Revs N Relics for servicing our BMW F800GT Blood Bike free of charge to support our charity.
Thank you guys it’s very much appreciated!
Medical staff at St Luke’s Hospice in Sheffield have commemorated National Blood Bike day by thanking the volunteer bikers who have greatly contributed to the care of their patients.
“Whiteknights transport Blood Samples and medications from the Hospice to patients’ homes. Before Whiteknights began supporting us, these journeys were made for us by taxis at considerable expense for the St Luke’s charity,” said Ward Sister Sheila Turner.
“A major benefit to us,” added Sister Gemma Sharp, “ is that if a Doctor makes a request out-of-hours, it was often a challenge to arrange obtaining that item – now we just call Whiteknights to make the delivery. We hugely appreciate their voluntary service.”
Pictured are Whiteknights Volunteer Blood Bikers, alongside Sister Gemma Sharp and Sister Sheila Turner.
The theme for National Blood Bike Day is Partnerships. One key relationship for Whiteknights is the service we offer to Overgate Hospice in Elland.
“Whiteknights transport Blood Samples and medications for the Hospice,” said interim Chief Executive Officer, Tracey Wilcocks.
“It’s a very reliable service that we have grown to rely on. When we request a Blood Bike their arrival is always very prompt. We hugely appreciate their voluntary service.”
Pictured are Whiteknights Volunteer Blood Bikers, alongside, Dr Rhona Parrish and Tracey Wilcocks.
Medical staff at St Gemma’s Hospice in Leeds have commemorated National Blood Bike day by thanking the volunteer bikers who make free, urgent deliveries for them.
Riders from Whiteknights Yorkshire Blood Bikes transport urgent blood samples to the hospital for testing and medications from the hospice to patients, during the night and around the clock at weekends.Dr Karen Neoh, Consultant in Palliative Medicine said; “We really appreciate the volunteer service from Whiteknights. Being able to do blood tests to guide patient management and to have them collected and processed in a timely manner Out-of-hours is really helpful for us.“
Pictured are Whiteknights Volunteer Blood Bikers, John Singleton and Andy Richardson are thanked by Dr Karen Neoh, Sam Trenamen, Eleanor Adey at St Gemma’s Hospice Leeds.
Whiteknights would really appreciate a donation to support our voluntary service at this time.
Please donate through our official Just Giving Page to support the Yorkshire Blood Bike service this National Blood Bike Day.
Thank you.
West Yorkshire Volunteer Blood Bike riders are appealing to the public to dispose of Vaping E-cigarette devices safely following life-threatening motorcycle punctures whilst making urgent deliveries.
The Yorkshire Blood Bike charity provides a free, urgent delivery service, during the night and at weekends to transport urgently required medications and patient blood samples for testing.
Andrew Foster, The Chairman of the Blood Bike charity which has 60 volunteer riders in the county said: “Friday 11th August is National Blood Bike day and we are using this opportunity to appeal to the public not to discard vaping devices onto the roads. Our riders have experienced potentially life-threatening moments when they have ridden over these devices at night causing dangerous punctures on our Blood Bikes.
Volunteer rider Laurence said: “We make urgent deliveries for hospitals and hospices free-of-charge during the night when it’s often impossible to see these devices on the road surface. When I rode over the e-cigarette whilst making an urgent delivery, it deflated the tyre of the blood bike almost instantly, very nearly throwing me from the motorcycle. Please dispose of the devices safely.”
In July, Whiteknights’ riders responded to more than 300 urgent call-outs. The fleet of Blood Bikes travel 60,000 every year.
Volunteer Blood Bikers with their Blood Bike motorcycles are available for interview this Blood Bike day, Friday 11th August.
Whiteknights North Yorkshire have awarded their Advanced-Qualified Riders with Service Awards.
Four of their 10 operational riders have now received their 2-Year Service Award.
Congratulations to all of them, and thanks for the countless hours of volunteering on the 3day/4day shift pattern which Whiteknights operate each week.
Pictured are John, Tony, Peter and Mike. Keep up the good work guys!
A West Yorkshire School has received an award from Volunteer Blood Bikers after raising money through Non-Uniform days during the school year.
Students from Kettlethorpe High School in Wakefield donated £1200 pounds to support the Yorkshire Blood Bike charity.
Whiteknights’ West Yorkshire Regional Manager, Matthew Butterfield, said at the award presentation: “We hugely appreciate this donation to support the overnight and weekend, urgent transportation service we provide, free-of-charge to the NHS. In recognition of their giving, the School has officially become a “Whiteknights’ Champion.”
Kettlethorpe High School, Head Teacher, Mr Griffiths, accepted the award on behalf of the school. “It’s been a real surprise, I’m sure the students will realise they’ve done something to make a difference to their local community and play their part to support the NHS. They recognise the valuable work of Whiteknights’ Volunteers across the region at the time when most people are asleep.”
Pictured at Kettlethorpe High School is Head Teacher, Mr Griffiths , himself a volunteer Blood Biker, alongside his fellow Whiteknights Blood Bikers.