Brian Barhorst: “200 donations just kinda started as a friendly competition to reach 10 gallons.”

Long-time Choice One designer Brian “Barney” Barhorst recently hit his 200th lifetime blood donation. That’s right—two hundred. For context, that’s enough blood to fill a small kiddie pool, or, more practically, to help save an estimated 600 lives. No big deal, right? 

What began as a casual challenge among peers has turned into a decades-long commitment to giving back. While most of us are still trying to remember our blood type, Barney has been quietly and quite literally rolling up his sleeve every chance he gets, reminding us that not all heroes make headlines—some just show up in a Choice One polo and make saving lives look like part of the daily routine.

 Of course, Barney’s not in it for the glory. He’s in it for the granola bars, the occasional t-shirt, and the knowledge that he’s made a difference—600 times over. Thank you, Barney, for your dedication, your generous spirit, and your iron-rich veins. You’ve set the bar high—and the blood pressure just right.

 Read about Barney’s generosity in the Sidney Daily News here: https://www.sidneydailynews.com/2025/06/20/minster-man-makes-200th-blood-donation/