A big-hearted Rutherglen pensioner has saved or improved the lives of hundreds of people by making more than 400 donations of blood and platelets. Now dad-of-two John Moore, who has been hailed one of the most committed donors in Scotland, is to be honoured at a special ceremony in Glasgow …

Mount Maunganui retiree Lorraine Trivett has been donating her life-saving “wonder blood” for 55 years and says she doesn’t plan to stop anytime soon. The 73-year-old is among only 9 per cent of New Zealand’s population with an O negative blood type, such a special type the NZ Blood Service …

Fremarek recently gave his 160th donation with Heartland Blood Centers for a total of 20 gallons since 1986. In fact, he’s received so many “thank you” gifts he stores them in a large bin. Besides, 20 gallons is only what Fremarek has donated with Heartland. The story begins in 1970, …

Vandalia donor Robert “Bob” Miller has loved manipulating metal into machine parts since his machine shop days at Vandalia Butler High School. He has also forged a long career as a “Donor for Life” which now includes his milestone 200th lifetime donation Aug. 16 at the Dayton Community Blood Center. …