Source: Eurosport
Blood donations saved me - Davenport
West Ham's Calum Davenport believes blood transfusions probably saved his life.[LNB] Davenport suffered heavy bleeding after he was allegedly attacked and stabbed in both legs by his sister's boyfriend with a kitchen knife in Bedford last month.[LNB] Writing on his Barclays Premier League club's website, Davenport reports he is "feeling positive" - although he remains in hospital nearly a month on and he said: "I would like to thank anyone who has ever donated blood, because you probably saved my life. I would like to encourage everyone to give blood."[LNB] He added: "At the moment I am still in hospital and have quite a long way to go on the road to recovery, but I am feeling positive.[LNB] "Thanks to the club, my team-mates and fans, to the club doctors and the amazing staff at Bedford Hospital who have looked after me so well."[LNB] The 26-year-old defender wants to say a "heartfelt thank-you" to everyone who has sent messages of support to him and his family.[LNB] "It has been a tough time, and the support has been very much appreciated," he added.
