Pennsylvania man aims for a record of donating blood in all 50 states
@Deepizzaguy (110624)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
June 9, 2025 2:59pm CST
Vinton Smith who is a resident of Gettysburg Pennsylvania started a mission to donate blood 34 years ago as a service to his community since his late parents have donated blood when he was in high school.
Vernon has this quest to donate a pint of blood to communities in need in all 50 states which started 14 years ago while he was working on a job that required a lot of travel.
Hawaii will be the last state that will have his services on Saturday June 14 whch Vernon is doing as an act of kindness.
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@Deepizzaguy (110624)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
9 Jun
Same with me due to my health challenges I cannot donate blood.
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@Deepizzaguy (110624)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
10 Jun
I am in agreement with you that Vernon has a great way to save lives by donating blood to persons who need it.
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@celticeagle (175629)
• Boise, Idaho
9 Jun
That is very kind and thoughtful. I was told I can't give blood. I used to, though.
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@Deepizzaguy (110624)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
9 Jun
Giving blood is a wonderful thing to do.
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@Deepizzaguy (110624)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
10 Jun
I am in agreement with you.
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@Deepizzaguy (110624)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
9 Jun
I am in agreement with you.
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@Deepizzaguy (110624)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
10 Jun
Vernon has enjoyed his venture by donating blood during his travels.
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@LeaPea2417 (37943)
• Toccoa, Georgia
10 Jun
That's good he is able to do it. I have only been able to do it once. Then, a couple of years later, I wanted to do it again, but they would not let me because I had lost weight. They said I was too thin and they couldn't get a vein because it looked like my veins had collapsed. That's possible since I had been in the hospital as a youth and had to have my blood taken many times. I guess my veins couldn't take it anymore.
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@innertalks (22858)
• Australia
9 Jun
His blood must be worth bottling, to be wanted in all 50 states. Some people really try to give back to society by acts such as this one.
@Deepizzaguy (110624)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
10 Jun
I am in agreement with you.
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@LindaOHio (190798)
• United States
10 Jun
That's quite an accomplishment; and he gets to see all 50 states.
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@Deepizzaguy (110624)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
10 Jun
I am really impressed that Vernon was able to donate at least one ounce of blood in 50 stats out of the kindness.
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@Deepizzaguy (110624)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
11h
I also cannot donate blood since I have to deal with diabetic problems myself.
