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Bratt Resident Reaches Elite 100 Gallon Blood Donor Mark
April 27, 2018
Bratt resident Gary Goodwin joined the 100 Gallon Donor Club Thursday at the OneBlood center on Nine Mile Road.
Goodwin, an Army veteran, kept donating platelets after he moved from Tampa to Bratt, where he and his wife have horses, volunteer with the Escambia Sheriff’s Office Mounted Posse, and rescue abused German Shepard dogs.
At age 19, Goodwin started donating blood only occasionally after he joined the Army in 1972. But in 1998, he began helping cancer patients by donating platelets after a co-worker’s son was diagnosed with leukemia and needed platelet transfusions. He continues to pay it forward, having also received blood transfusions in the past for internal bleeding.
Less than 200 Florida blood donors have reached the 100 gallon milestone, according to OneBlood.
And what about all those blood donor t-shirts? Gary’s wife Lori makes quilts out of them.
Generally, healthy people age 16 or older who weigh at least 110 pounds can donate blood. All donors receive a wellness checkup including blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening, and a gift.
For more information on donating blood, visit oneblood.org.
Pictured: Gary Goodwin of Bratt reached the 100 Gallon Donor Club Thursday. Pictured Gary and his wife Lori with one of her blood donor t-shirt quilts. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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9 Responses to “Bratt Resident Reaches Elite 100 Gallon Blood Donor Mark”
Mr. Goodwin is an asset to the Pensacola area. He does a lot more than just donate blood. We are grateful to him and his wife.
Now that’s what I call an Above Volunteer.
Congrats. Captain Gary!!! We are so proud of you and Lori, You are a great couple!
I am honored to know you both and ride in the Mounted Unit with you.
Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah! May you remain healthy and charitable for many years to come! If I manage to, I’ll be at your level in about 14 years. I received my 59 gallon pin from the ARC this month. Thank you for your service!
Thanks Gary for all you do for the community! You and Lori are fantastic .
We’re proud of our little brother and we love our sister’s beautiful quilts.
You’ve both helped many people
Thank you Mr. Goodwin for your selfless dedication to helping others! I have a rare disease, and I am dependent, for the time being, on platelets. Without your kindness, and others like you, many people, including myself, would not be alive today. May you be blessed for the gift of life you have given to so many!
Congratulations, Mr. Goodwin! That is a serious milestone! I had to quit after about twelve gallons. Just think of all the lives you have impacted. Thank you!
Wow! Awesome!