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David Butt’s 400 Blood Donations | Springfield News
At 71, David Butt of Springfield has donated enough blood to save 33 lives—and counting. A retired emergency management director, he hit 400 donations in June, equivalent to 50 gallons, timed perfectly for World Blood Donor Day. His journey began in 1990 after learning his rare B+ blood type is vital for platelets, sparked by his wife’s pregnancy. Since switching to platelet donations in 2008, he’s maintained a disciplined schedule—even donating during work hours. Now nominated for the Fresenius Kabi National Blood Donation Hall of Fame and set to appear in their 2027 calendar, Butt embodies…
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