Forsyth County man marks 200th blood donation at the age of 90

Marvin Epp relaxes while donating his 200th pint of blood April 13 at Northside Hospital Forsyth, holding a balloon given to him by friend and neighbor Ann Matias. (Courtesy of Ann Matias)

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Marvin Epp wants to share his good health.

At 90 years old, the energetic but soft-spoken Forsyth County resident still works, volunteers at his local church and helps neighbors when he can.

He also regularly donates blood, a routine he has maintained for the past 65 years.

“God did not intend for me to waste my good health on myself,” Epp said.