Amid blood shortage, grateful man knows all too well that donors are heroes

The blood from a typical donation only lasts about 42 days, so the Red Cross and hospitals need a constant supply.

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The blood from a typical donation only lasts about 42 days, so the Red Cross and hospitals need a constant supply.

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