Why Julie gives blood

I became a donor as my dad has just recently passed away from leukaemia, he was receiving weekly blood transfusions which helped him feel better and prolonged his life and I am forever grateful to the people who donated blood for my dad. Dad and I discussed me becoming a donor as it may help someone else's dad in the same situation as my dad. My dad was also a life long donor until he got sick. I was very proud to make my first donation this week to honour him.