Daughter and father Ella and Tony Gomez are encouraging people to donate blood before Christmas and have done so almost a combined 100 times throughout their lives. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSHWhen Tony Gomez donated blood in England he got given a pint of Guinness. His daughter, Ella, also gives plasma every second week — together they have given to the New Zealand Blood Service 96 times. New Zealand Blood Service national marketing and communications manager Shane Paramore said summer was often proving to be the most challenging time to meet the demand for blood and blood products. "The festive season is about giving and, for someone in hospital, a blood or plasma donation will be the best gift they ever receive," Mr Paramore said.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 22, 2024 03:32 UTC