Only 3-percent of the population donates blood that supports the thousands that need blood transfusions everyday. As our Broadcasters Unite for Life Blood Drive comes to a close, we are highlighting a Nebraska woman who has gone above and beyond to help others.

Her name is Martha Minchow and on Thursday during the blood drive, she made her 150th donation to the Nebraska Community Blood Bank.

“It’s one of the simple ways I can give back to the community,” Minchow said, “It doesn’t take very long, relatively painless and just something that I have to give, my blood.”

Minchow lost her son in 1991 and started donating in 1993. She said this experience made her realize the importance of giving blood.

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