Policeman from Brisbane Water Police District will come together next Friday to support among their own through a neighborhood blood drive targeted at conserving lives.
The ‘Donate for Dee’ Blood Drive will be held at Gosford Lifeblood Centre on Friday 23 October 2026, with officers, personnel and members of the neighborhood motivated to roll up their sleeves and contribute blood.
Brisbane Water Police District is coming together to support Dee Kozaruk, partner of Detective Dean Kozaruk, following the medical diagnosis of Angiosarcoma, an uncommon and aggressive cancer.
Dee and Dean adhere moms and dads to 2 young kids, aged 3 and 7, and are now dealing with an exceptionally hard journey together.
The medical diagnosis followed a medical emergency situation throughout which Dee got 10 bags of contributed blood that assisted in saving her life.
Motivated by Dee’s desire to return, Dean’s associates developed the ‘Donate for Dee’ project, motivating cops and members of the neighborhood to contribute blood and plasma through Lifeblood.
While produced in assistance of Dee and her household, the project will likewise assist guarantee blood and plasma are offered for the countless Australians who count on contributions every day.
To date, 22 individuals have actually currently contributed as part of the difficulty, with a more 10 currently signed up to contribute on Friday 23 October 2026.
Brisbane Water Police District Commander, Superintendent Darryl Jobson, stated the project had to do with standing together with a cops household in requirement while motivating others to provide a present that conserves lives.
“Dee is a valued member of our police family and her diagnosis has been devastating for everyone who knows her. This campaign began because Dean’s colleagues wanted to rally around Dee, Dean and their young children, while also honouring Dee’s wish to give back after receiving blood donations that helped save her life.”
“The reality is that none of us knows when we, or someone we love, might need this precious gift. Dee’s story is a powerful reminder that blood donors save lives every day, often without ever knowing whose life they have changed.”
“As first responders, we see firsthand how important donated blood can be during medical emergencies. By donating blood or plasma, joining the Donate for Dee team, or supporting the family’s fundraising efforts, the community has an opportunity to make a genuine difference when it is needed most.”
In addition to the blood drive, officers have actually arranged a variety of fundraising efforts to offer useful assistance to Dean, Dee and their kids.
Neighborhood members can likewise support the household through the NSW Police Legacy appeal.
To make a blood contribution, call 13 14 95, book online at www.lifeblood.com.auor click on this link to sign up with the Donate for Dee group
To support the household straight through the NSW Police Legacy appeal, check out: https://www.policelegacynsw.org.au/support-the-kozaruk-family
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