Photo:Guinness World Records
Donating blood gives a glimmer of hope to someone in need.
In fact, she is the record holder for the most units of blood donated in a lifetime.
Since then, she has been dedicated to donating blood for as long as her body allows her to.
Photo:Guinness World Records
She had donated 203 pints of blood at that point.
Thus far, she has reached a total of 209 blood donations, and she isnt done yet.
The inspiring octogenarian continues to maintain over four donations annually.
TheRed Cross Donationstates that O+ comprises 38% of the population in the United States.
This generous woman’s contributions continue to reinforce the supply of blood that can be life-saving.
The kindhearted Canadian mentions the physical evaluation that is completed before any donation.
This may include checking blood pressure, hemoglobin levels, and pulse rate of the potential donor.
Even after donating a pint of blood, Michaluk mentions that she feels revitalized.
Her story is an inspiration to others to donate, if physically fit to do so.
Putting things in perspective, each donation of a pint from start to finish takes about 75 minutes.
Throughout her lifetime, Michaluk has spent roughly 15,675 minutes donating blood.
She intends to forge ahead with her mission to help others as long as she can.
Photographed with a shirt that reads, Are you the bang out to save a life?
she challenges others to step outside of their comfort zone to help people around the world.
