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Rare Lives, Real Need: Blood Donation Matters


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Blood donation is more than a kind gesture — it’s a lifeline.
In this episode of Rare AF, we explore why blood donation is critical for patients living with rare diseases and how a single donation can directly impact treatment, survival, and quality of life. From real patient needs to the behind-the-scenes realities of care, this conversation highlights why donors play such a vital role in the rare disease community — and how everyday actions can make an extraordinary difference. Join the effort during Blood Donation Month and donate today.

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Where to Donate? 

AABB: www.WhereToDonateBlood.org; +1.301.907.6977  

America’s Blood Centers: www.AmericasBlood.org; +1.202.393.5725  

American Red Cross: www.RedCrossBlood.org; +1.800.RED CROSS (+1.800.733.2767) 

Donate Blood | Find a Local Blood Drive | American Red Cross 

Donate Blood - Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City (CBC) 

Plasma Donation USA | Find Plasma Donation Centers Near You 
Find a Plasma Donation Center Near You | Octapharma Plasma Centers 

Plasma donation at KEDPLASMA - KEDPLASMA 

Find A Plasma Donation Center - Grifols 

Find a Plasma Donation Center Near You | CSL Plasma 

Find a Plasma Donation Center Near You | BioLife Plasma Services 

Resources

Blood products: Blood donation 

Blood safety and availability 

Facts About Blood Supply In The U.S. | Red Cross Blood Services 

Search Publications | NHLBI, NIH 

Ensuring a Safe and Sufficient Global Blood Supply | New England Journal of Medicine 


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