MORE than 100 donors came forward to give blood and save lives at a donor session.

People gave generously at the National Blood Service donor sessions held yesterday at Alsager Civic Centre.

Donor carer Nicole Drew, aged 49, from Meir Park, said: "We collect 470mls of blood from each donor, which is just under a pint.

"But across the country, we have to collect 10,000 units of blood per day.

"It is really important to give blood. It is used in potentially life-saving operations."

The next blood donor session at Alsager Civic Centre will be held on Wednesday, April 7.

For more information about giving blood, call the National Blood Service on 0300 1232323.