Donating blood or plasma can be a real way to make a difference in other people's lives, but the thought of donating can be overwhelming if you've not done it before.

That's why this week Toni is chatting with transfusion medicine specialist Dr Richard Charlewood from NZ Blood about everything you'd want to know before donating. From who can donate and when, to what your blood and plasma is used for. 

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