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Donate blood and be a lifesaver
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Chicago Defender
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September 21, 2000
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Donate blood and be a lifesaver
If you, a friend, a relative or a loved one, unfortunately is injured -- badly. Or you need a life-saving operation that requires a massive blood transfusion. Who are you going to turn to?
In most cases, the American Red Cross and similar agencies. But -- citing a summer of worse-than-usual blood shortages -- the Red Cross reports that America is facing a dire shortage of supply.
Providing half of the nation's blood needs, the Red Cross said earlier this week it had a less than three-day supply on hand.
Sporadic shortages have been reported in this area and the situation is even worse elsewhere. Hospitals around Los Angeles and Philadelphia have postponed ...
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