Durban blood donor sets the bar high at 47 years and counting

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 …
Every blood donation is a special gift, a personal sacrifice for someone else. After 400 lifetime donations, Oakwood donor Glenn Stoops is still making it look easy. “Fifty gallons? Who’s counting!” said Glenn. “Just another day. A walk in the park.” For Glenn, donating is also a ride on his …
A new mother who received a lifesaving blood transfusion during childbirth is encouraging communities across Wales to give ‘the best gift’ this Christmas by supporting the Welsh Blood Service. Stacey Fordham Gray, a former blood donor herself, experienced complications during the birth of her daughter Millie and received a …
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 …
Between wrapping presents, decorating the tree, and baking cookies, the holiday season can get busy, fast. It’s no wonder blood donations are in short supply this time of year. All month long, we’re teaming up with the Red Cross to bring you stories that show why donating blood is so …
The annual Stay Strong Michael blood drive was held at Chatham High School on Sunday to remind the community of the importance of blood donations. The blood drive honors Michael DiMaggio, who was struck by a car in 2014 when he was 11 years old. “A motorist had a medical …
A family have thanked blood donors after their 13-month-old daughter was saved. Stephanie and Kenny were left worried when Hannah was born prematurely in October last year. She was born with a rare condition and was need of a lot of treatment including two full blood exchanges. The 36-year-old mum …
An 11-year-old boy has a bright future ahead after blood and platelet donations helped him fight off brain cancer. Adrian Dyck was diagnosed with stage four brain cancer two years ago when he was nine. “When we first found out that he had a brain tumour, we were just kind …
Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) Peter Morritt recently completed his 100th blood donation, 21 years after his first. This one was for Team Army in the 14th Defence Blood Challenge. WO1 Morritt first donated blood after supporting his wife, Joanne, at her first donation. “Donating blood or plasma or platelets …
A Savannah, Missouri, teen is being remembered through a blood drive one year after his death from a rare form of cancer. The American Red Cross hosted the blood drive Tuesday in memory of Will Walker, who died on Nov. 15, 2021, at 16 years old. Doctors diagnosed Walker with …