Blood donor has saved many lives

A BLOOD donor has reached an impressive milestone.
By The Newsroom
Published 1st Oct 2011, 14:00 BST

Peter Hodgson from Arlesey gave his 100th donation at Arlesey Village Hall on Monday, September 19. The 71-year-old, who lives in Cherry Tree Close, said: “I found out about donating blood through work and started donating when the first sessions began in Arlesey.

“I’ve happily continued to donate and have not missed an appointment since. I’ve encouraged my friends and family to become blood donors as you never know who might need blood one day.”

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Derek Carr from NHS Blood and Transplant said: “This is a great achievement and Mr Hodgson is an inspiring example to others. It is so important that people continue donating blood once they have started.

“Long term donors like Mr Hodgson really are the backbone of the service.”