Amazing Story

Andrew's donor story

NZ Blood 300+ Donor 13.06.12 26
As a motorcycle riding teenager in the late 70's, I decided probability meant, I would likely be the recipient of a blood donation. So I had better start making deposits. 40 years on I have yet to make a withdrawal from the blood bank. Now on 4 wheels, the reason for the recipient probability status has changed to imminent geriatric.

Submitted: 2018-06-11

Donor

Otago

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