She Has 'Donated 220 Pints Of Blood': Stamford Local Hero

STAMFORD, CT — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we're working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Jonathan Henry who nominated his wife, Elizabeth Henry of Stamford. She is a volunteer who has donated blood for the past 50 years.

Name: Elizabeth Henry

State: CT

Home town: Stamford

Hero's job: Volunteer

Relationship to nominee: Spouse

Reason for recognition: Fifty years as a blood donor. She has donated 220 pints of blood (27.5 gallons). Blood cannot be bought anywhere; not on Amazon, at CVS, Walmart, etc. All blood donors give their (unpaid) time to give the gift of life.

One thing to know: To donate blood, all you feel is good!

>> Do YOU have a local hero you would like us to know about? Share their story here. Read about other heroes from across Connecticut here.

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