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Pub Landlord Celebrates 43rd Birthday Donating 100 Pints of Blood

3/29/2026

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Stephen Cotterill, a pub landlord from Sutton-in-Craven, celebrated his 43rd birthday by noting he has donated the equivalent of 100 pints of blood over 25 years.
Cotterill began donating at age 18 through the National Health Service (NHS) scheme.
Cotterill views regular blood donation as a way to give back to his community.
He emphasizes the universal need for blood, stating that everyone requires it regardless of wealth.

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Stephen Cotterill, a pub landlord from Sutton-in-Craven, celebrated his 43rd birthday by noting he has donated the equivalent of 100 pints of blood over 25 years.
Cotterill began donating at age 18 through the National Health Service (NHS) scheme.
Cotterill views regular blood donation as a way to give back to his community.
He emphasizes the universal need for blood, stating that everyone requires it regardless of wealth.