AUSTIN, Texas — What a milestone! On Thursday, We Are Blood honored Charles Melear while he was donating his 100th gallon of blood.

Obviously, that was not donated all at once. In fact, Mr. Melear has donated regularly since the early 80s.

It's a habit he recommends.

"If you want to do something that helps the community and, you know, doesn't take a lot of effort this is where you get your biggest bang for the buck."

We Are Blood always needs donations. You can find the donation center nearest you and even book your appointment online at weareblood.org. The center always has special promotions going on with local businesses, offering extra incentive to do something nice.