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Blood Donation Makes Me Feel Alive

by Jesse Saperstein June 25, 2020

Just as I was beginning high school I was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, a mild form of autism. Over the years I had been bullied and called names for being …

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Donating Blood with Tattoos: Can I Really Do Both?

by Samantha Taylor, Operations and Training Specialist, American Red Cross July 17, 2019June 11, 2020

Back in 2011, I got my first tattoo. A small piece on the outside of my right ankle that represents my relationship with my anxiety disorder, the love that I …

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9 Things to Know Before You Donate Blood in 2019

by American Red Cross January 3, 2019January 3, 2019

January is National Blood Donor Month. It’s also a difficult time of year to collect blood donations due to snowstorms and flu season. Last January, the American Red Cross had …

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QUIZ: What Blood Donation Snack Are You?

by American Red Cross August 13, 2018December 6, 2019

After your blood donation, what snacks do you gravitate to? Are you drawn to the healthy or indulgent treats at the American Red Cross blood donation canteen? The top priority …

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