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Patient Survives Major Accident
The need for blood can happen in an instant. That’s why regular blood donation is so important. And no one will be more thankful for your generous gift than the hospital patients who need a transfusion…
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Hosting a Blood Drive
When you host a blood drive, you are making a direct connection between the people you know around you and the hospital patients whose lives depend on the availability of blood.
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Iron Myth Buster
Think you know about iron in food? Separate fact from fiction, and learn some cool stuff along the way.
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Five Reasons to Donate Blood
Are you a new donor, or trying to convince someone to donate blood? Check out our top reasons to become a blood donor. There's more to it than saving lives.