A Lakewood man is the third Vitalant blood donor in Colorado to have reached the 90-gallon mark.
A dedicated blood donor since high school, Ned Habich celebrated the 90-gallon milestone at Vitalant’s Denver West donation center.
Habich has made 720 total blood donations donations, dating back to 1963, when he was inspired to start giving blood after seeing his mother volunteer at their community blood drives.
“My sister had cancer and needed to receive platelets several years ago, and I think about that a lot when I am donating,” said Habich. “She thanks me very much for donating, and it feels really good after I donate because I know that I’ve done something right. I want to keep giving platelets until they won’t let me anymore!”
Habich, 90, donates platelets every two weeks and said his goal is to make it to 91 gallons. He is eligible to donate up to 24 times per year compared to whole blood donors who are limited to six donations each year.
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