“Don’t cost me a dime, only some time,” he said. “I’m 57 and I’ve already got 100 gallons! These other people are in their 70’s or 80’s!”
This milestone happens at a crucial time for the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center. During the summer, they tend to see a decline in blood donations.
“Mr. Perez is what you’d consider an All Star for the blood community here in South Texas,” said Roger Ruiz, a corporate communications specialist for the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center (STBTC). “Mr. Perez has probably saved patients going through cancer treatments, patients who have been in car accidents, patients who have blood disorders.”
Why does he do it?
Perez was born a premature baby, and needed a blood transfusion. He’s now returning a favor tenfold.
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