This article was originally published on Friday, May 2, 2014 and is only presented for historical purposes. The information below may no longer be relevant or accurate.
Two Mesa residents have been named United Blood Services MAX Donors of the Year this month through nominations by center staff. David Clarkson of Mesa has given blood 182 times since his first donation as a student at Mesa Community College, according to a press release. He is motivated to donate by his son’s diagnosis with and recovery from leukemia, according to the release.