A dedicated blood donor has been rewarded for rolling up her sleeves and giving blood an incredible 75 times.
Valerie Banks (67) became a donor 40 years ago after her
sister Sylvia needed an emergency blood transfusing during an
operation.
She has given blood on a regular basis ever since and
was given an NHS Blood and Transplant Emerald Award for her efforts at
an awards ceremony in Leicester.
Valerie has potentially saved up to 225 lives by her donations.
Valerie, who lives in Lodge Park, Langham, said: “It was really
brilliant to get the award. Giving blood is such a lovely thing to do
and the award will take pride of place.
“At the ceremony they had
someone who had received lots of blood and it makes you feel fantastic
to know that what you’re doing makes such a difference.”
Valerie said she has no
intention of stopping as a blood donor and is urging
others to register too.
Anyone
aged between 17 and 65, weighing more than 7st 12lb and in general good
health can become a blood donor. There is no upper age limit for donors
who have donated in the last two years.
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