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Childhood Cancer, Two Brave Boys, One United Community

In the small rural town, friends Brooks and Jesse received leukemia diagnoses six months apart. Their moms share their stories about love, challenges, friendship and hope.

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Power Red Donation: 5 Things You Need to Know

Power red donations let you donate more red blood cells by returning other blood components to you. Find out the 5 things to know about a Power Red Donation.

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New Donors Needed: Diversifying Donors at Your Blood Drives

Blood drive coordinators are on the front lines of keeping our nation’s blood supply healthy, which means you can help reverse an ongoing trend: the decrease of new blood donors.

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Lucky Winner Gave Blood Twice During Giveaway to Help Even More Patients

The winner of our $10,000 Lucky Giveaway decided to donate twice and save more lives - then ended up with a big prize!

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Honoring Fathers Who Inspired Lifelong Legacies of Donating Blood

For Father's Day, we share some of the inspiring stories donors have shared with us.

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Can You Donate Blood If You Have Tattoos or Piercings?

If you’ve ever wondered if you can donate blood if you have tattoos or piercings, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common questions potential donors ask, and one of the most misunderstood. 

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Honor the Women Who Give Life

Mothers give so much of themselves — their time, their strength, their care. This May, you have a meaningful opportunity to honor that generosity in a powerful way, by hosting a blood drive with a special theme.

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