Colin helps to save 300 lives ... by donating blood

Colin Pothecary, right, with fellow blood donors

Engineer Colin Pothecary has helped save the lives of 300 people - by donating blood a massive 100 times.

Colin, 61, from Horsham, first became a blood donor at the age of 18 and has carried on for the past 43 years.

“I started giving blood as my father was a donor, and I naturally followed in his footsteps,” said Colin.

“Giving blood should be a normal part of your routine and helps to ensure blood stocks are kept to a healthy level.”

Now Colin has been given a special recognition for his commitment. In fact, he was one of four dedicated blood donors from West Sussex who have saved up to 1,200 lives between them who were recognised by NHS Blood and Transplant for their loyalty at a special ceremony in Brighton