Britain’s most prolific blood donor proves he isn't squeamish after racking up 400 donation points
- 5 years ago
Generous Colin Harrison, 64, has helped save the lives of a staggering 1,200 adults or 4,800 children over the space of 30 years.
But the grandad-of-two says he will now have to stop donating after the scar tissue on his arm became too thick for a needle to penetrate.
The retired social worker first started giving blood after he got divorced from his wife in 1983.
He has since donated a pint of blood every three months at Nottingham Donor Centre clocking up a staggering 227 litres or 50 gallons.
Colin says he puts his generosity down to the free tea and biscuits – and a good conversation with the friendly nurses.
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But the grandad-of-two says he will now have to stop donating after the scar tissue on his arm became too thick for a needle to penetrate.
The retired social worker first started giving blood after he got divorced from his wife in 1983.
He has since donated a pint of blood every three months at Nottingham Donor Centre clocking up a staggering 227 litres or 50 gallons.
Colin says he puts his generosity down to the free tea and biscuits – and a good conversation with the friendly nurses.
Read more at SWNS.com