Well who knows how many donations I made under the pen to paper system (Yes, I started back in the 1970’s). But that aside, this was listed as my 250th donation by the Portland Branch of the American Red Cross. Many of those donations (if not most) had been in the Apheresis Department. I have gone through more than two generations of staffing, but it’s the least I can do. When you have a rare blood type (B negative) you should be there to help so when I am called or emailed, I don’t wait to help.