I am not one for normally bragging, but I AM pleased with myself at the moment. On Tuesday December 1st, 2009, I went to the Blood Bank for my usual donation. But this one was special, as it was my 100th!
They treated my like a princess, and all of the girls came over and congratulated me on my commitment, and helping to save over 300 lives. And they gave me this medallion as a token of that commitment.
I started donating in Victoria in 1972, and I can tell you now, I have seen a lot of changes over that time. From glass bottles, local injections, giving you a beer (in early Darwin days!) to just as they do it now, with no local. I have donated in Melbourne, Darwin, Alice Springs, and now in Adelaide, so I am spread around.
