Most Canadians will have heard the Canadian Blood Services slogan “it’s in you to give” at least once in their lives, but one Greater Victoria resident has taken it as a challenge. On Wednesday (Dec. 21), Dave Charlebois reached a significant milestone, making his 200th whole blood donation since he …

When 67-year-old Timothy Kilpin donated blood for the first time 47 years ago, he was reluctant. However, his colleague ushered him in at the donation pop-up and since then his love of helping others has driven him to donate 263 times and counting. He was recently given the award for …

Retired teacher Lum Kien Seng went to donate blood for the 356th time last week, and the final one for he can no longer do so due to his age. He is now 70 years old. Lum, now aged 70, said he felt proud to be able to help save …