Alaska Airlines 'Gift of Travel' helps hero donor reach his 50th state

Also making the journey is Vinton's mother, who first inspired him to become a blood donor as a young boy. Alaska is supporting her trip so she can be there to see her son complete his extraordinary mission. In Honolulu, Vinton will donate blood at the Blood Bank of Hawai'i, turning this final act into a true family affair as his children also step forward to donate — three generations coming together in a shared moment of compassion and impact. "As a young boy, I vividly remember both of my parents donatin ...