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Hawaiian, Alaska Airlines celebrate blood donors
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines employees participated in a blood drive at the Hawaiian Airlines headquarters in Honolulu on June 12 in honor of World Blood Donor Day. The recently-merged airlines hope to raise awareness for the need for safe blood and blood products, as well as to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their gifts that can ultimately save lives. PHOTOS: Waikiki Beach in the late 1940s, early 1950s The blood drive event is also in support of Vinton Smith, who is a longtime blood donor whose goal was to donate blood in all 50 states. Alaska Airlines provided Smith and his family with travel to Hawaiʻi, so he may donate in the last state on his list. Last summer, the airline flew Smith to Anchorage, where he donated in his 49th state. In addition to helping Smith with his travel accommodations, Alaska Airlines donated $10,000 to the Blood Bank of Alaska. For those looking to help save lives, visit the Blood Bank of Hawaiʻi's website to find nearby donation opportunities. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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21-05-2025
- Health
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Gettysburg man to achieve goal of donating blood in all 50 states
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — More than a decade ago, a Gettysburg man embarked on a journey to donate blood in all 50 states. Years later, that dream will finally become a reality. Vinton Smith, of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, made his first donation 38 years ago as part of an effort to help others in his community. More than a decade ago, Smith got a new job that required him to travel frequently, kickstarting a journey that would send shockwaves through blood donation services nationwide. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now After years of donating blood across the country, Smith has finally reached the finish line, in a state that he planned as his last long ago. On June 14, 2025, also known as World Blood Donor Day, Vinton Smith will donate blood in Honolulu, Hawaii, achieving his goal of donating blood in all 50 states. 'I often think about when I need blood someday, hopefully I never do. But if I do, someone will have done that for me, and so I really encourage everyone to take a few moments to think about it and reflect on how they can have a positive impact on other people's lives,' Smith said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
