Margaret M Blood Group

01/01/2026

Today is day 1 of 2026. It has been rocky, unstable, fragile, and without many loved ones, whom I miss dearly, that are now at peace. Somehow upright and very slowly achieved and a good day overall🌻

Today started the rebuild of many things, and in many ways. 2025, for me, was finally the reset year, albeit bumpy and unexpectedly and heartbreaking, losing our dear Nikki. Still the closest to the reset year, that I've been trying to achieve, both personally and in business, since covid, losing my precious mumma in 2021, my daughter moving to the GC in 2022, losing our beloved Chris in 2024, and 2023 a total blur ❤️

January 2025 saw the expansion and opening of our new beautiful laboratory and office space.

January 2026, with a delayed re-opening now to be on Monday 19th January, 2026, you will see us all back refreshed, renewed and ready to regroup, to get Blood Consulting, Blood Recruiting and the Australian Gem Testing Laboratory, back on track finally, bigger and better than ever.

New and exciting ventures are coming our way. Watch this space, and as always, our door is open to everyone. Pop past for a visit and/or to see how we may support or assist you and your business successes in 2026.

From all the team, we wish you a happy, healthy, safe, and prosperous 2026! 🎆 🎇

30/12/2025

Today, we said farewell to our dear Nikki. Thank you to everyone who supported Nikki through her journey to her last days, supported the family and also myself. It meant so much and absolutely helped get us all through a heartbreakingly sad situation. Taken too quick and too young. The only positive, she is now free of any pain or suffering and resting in peace. Nikki will be terribly missed but never forgotten ❤️ Australian Gem Testing Laboratory Blood Consulting Blood Recruiting Margaret Blood

28/12/2025

Nikki's funeral details for Tuesday in link below 😥🙏

https://tobinbrothers.com.au/tribute/nikki-papaioannou-2510409 🌸

View the tribute page for Nikki Papaioannou. See Funeral Service Details, View the Webcast, Post Condolences and More.

22/12/2025

It is with the deepest sadness and heartfelt grief for me to share that our dear and precious Nikki lost her battle with pancreatic cancer at 1.00pm on Friday 19/12/2025.

After a short, but tough road of 9 months, Nikki passed peacefully, and is no longer suffering. She was not alone and can now join her father up with the angels.

Our industry as a whole, and for all those who knew Nikki, will miss her infectious smile and wit, she will never be forgotten and had been taken from us too young.

Nikki's funeral service will be held on Tuesday 30 December 2025.

Full funeral service details will be forthcoming.

Please take the time to spare a thought this Christmas for anyone who is on their own, or has lost a loved one. 😢💔🙏