Mont. blood donor has given for nearly a lifetime

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Jim Kyle of Darby, is shown at Hamilton Monday. Since 1943, the 86-year-old retiree from Darby has donated 185 units of blood. That's more than 23 gallons.

DARBY (AP) — Almost seven decades ago, Jim Kyle donated his first pint of blood. And that first unit has turned into a lifetime of giving.

Since 1943, the 86-year-old retiree from Darby has donated 185 units of blood. That's over 23 gallons.

"It helps people," Kyle said. "I'm glad to help in that way."

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