GLADYS MILLER: 'LIFESAVER!'
DONATES LAST PINT OF BLOOD

GLADYS MILLER

Now that she has reached her 90th birthday, Gladys Miller of Emporium has announced that she has donated her final pint of blood to the American Red Cross.

No one could blame her - after all, she has donated more than 26 gallons!

During her final visit to the bloodmobile, Gladys was honored with a combination birthday and appreciation cake.

"We will never know how many lives Gladys has touched with her selfless donations," said a Red Cross spokesman. "All we can do is say a heartfelt 'thank you' to her. Certainly, not many people will ever reach this level of achievement."

For Gladys, it all started in 1943 when four of her brothers were in the service during World War II.

Along the way, as she has passed milestone after milestone, Gladys has deflected the personal recognition to draw attention to the importance of blood donations.

Blood that is donated locally can benefit as many as three cancer victims, surgical patients or accident victims, she pointed out.

"Donating blood is simple, painless, and personally satisfying," Gladys said. "Please set aside any reason other than health problems and join this great cause."