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Trumbull Resident Donating 20th Gallon of Blood

The resident has been donating blood since the Korean War.

A Trumbull resident who has been donating blood since the Korean War will hit his 20th gallon Saturday.

Jim Stevens, 83, has lived in Trumbull for more than 50 years and donates in Trumbull and nearby towns, according to the Trumbull Times.

Stevens had to take a break for five years after being diagnosed with prostate cancer, but he is now back to donating. The Red Cross has kept records of his donations.

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He said the biggest motivation for him is being able to save lives.

Read the full Trumbull Times story here.

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