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Kansas Couple Donates Blood in Every State
The couple says they want to raise awareness of the shortage of blood donors nationwide. Reporter: Associated PressEmail Address: news@kake.com |
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James and Linda Parker of Kansas say they have completed a quest to donate blood products in all 50 states.
The couple started their quest four years ago in their home state.
The couple says they completed their quest by donating blood platelets at Tripler Army Medical Center. Full blood donations can be made only every eight weeks, but platelets can be donated more often.
Platelet donations can be made much more frequently because blood is filtered and then returned into the donor's bloodstream.
The couple says they want to raise awareness of the shortage of blood donors nationwide.
James Parker says they have traveled close to 120,000 miles and spent more than $33,000 on their effort.
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