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Ninety-Year-Old Donor Saves Lives One State at a Time | Huntsville News
Ninety-year-old Al Whitney is on a mission to donate platelets in all fifty U.S. states—his third time completing the journey since he was inspired by a Red Cross billboard in Cleveland. Motivated by the life-saving power of platelet donations, especially for cancer patients, he’s not just giving blood—he’s rallying others, handing out “I Save Lives” stickers, and even convincing strangers at his hotel to join him. Currently in Alabama (his 39th state), he’s aiming to finish his nationwide trek by the end of 2027, proving that age is just a number when you’re driven by purpose and passion…
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