Australian police officer completes journey to visit every blood center

Trevor Bergman, a 59 year old police officer living in Melbourne, completed a decade long mission to visit every blood collection center in Australia.

He traveled to 85 different locations across the country to donate blood and plasma, reaching a lifetime total of 545 donations. Bergman belongs to a small group of approximately 150 Australians who possess the rare anti D antibody. This specific blood component is vital for producing a medication that protects babies during pregnancy.

The treatment prevents a condition where a mother with Rh negative blood might develop antibodies that attack a baby with Rh positive blood. The Australian Red Cross Lifeblood says about 48,000 pregnant women receive this treatment every year. Bergman began his journey after a holiday in Perth where he decided to combine his love for travel with his desire to help others. He traveled from the east coast to the west and visited Darwin in the north.

He finished his journey in Canberra in May 2026, where Governor General Sam Mostyn joined him to donate blood and recognize his efforts.