Images of the order of proceedings for the presentation of gold badges to local blood donors. My late mum Doreen Birtle was one of 6 people from Billingham being honoured. For many years donors could only make two donations a year so reaching 50 was a real achievement. I think mum finished up in the top 60s before she was stood down.
Images and details courtesy of Martin Birtle.
Most commendable. My wife also gave blood and received the badge and a trophy for 200+ donations.
She deserved a trophy for that number of donations. I gave 50 and I thought I’d done my bit.