90-Year-Old Woman Celebrates Birthday By Giving Platelets
Jane Frelick of Newark turned 90-years-old on February 16, 2010 and celebrated by saving lives. She gave a platelet donation - just as she has done for the past decade.
"When you talk to Jane, you are immediately impressed by her positivity and her enthusiasm towards saving lives," said Bob Travis, President and CEO of Blood Bank of Delmarva. "She is one of our most dedicated donors. She gives platelets about once a month and has donated more than 10 gallons to date."
Jane and her husband first joined the Blood Bank in 1955. Though she wasn't able to give blood for many years because of low hemoglobin levels and six pregnancies, she later learned that she was perfectly suited to be a platelet donor and has been giving regularly ever since. Her birthday donation was her 43rd time giving platelets.
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