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Less than 4% of eligible donors sustain our national blood system.
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“Whenever I receive blood I can't help but look up at the bag and think about the donors who made it all possible. They saved my life!”
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Because someone asked.
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“I’ve always tried think about other people before myself. I guess I just like the feeling of giving back and doing my part.”
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Donating cord blood won't affect your delivery.
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