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Jim Lauck, ’79, has been recognized by the Versiti Blood Center of Indiana for donating 20 gallons of blood since 1980. A story about this remarkable achievement appears on the Indiana Lawyer’s website.

The story indicates that Lauck always had a goal of reaching the 20-gallon mark, thinking he would stop donating after reaching that mark. His blood type, 0-, is universal and may be given to anyone in need. It is used for babies and people battling cancer, too.

Lauck may have been tricked into making his first blood donation, by his friend, Jay Kennedy, ’82, who was a law clerk at Kroger Gardis & Regas, where Lauck was already practicing law. The two became friends and Kennedy suggested they go for a beer after work one evening. Instead, they ended up at what was then known as the Indiana Blood Center and donated. Lauck has been donating ever since.

“I would joke with people after I gave and say, ‘How many little kids do you think are walking around with my blood?’” Lauck said in the story.

In the photo, Lauck is giving blood at Versiti Blood Center of Indiana.