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Most Gay Men Still Excluded From Giving Blood
New York Times (blog) The old rule, a holdover from the early years of the AIDS epidemic, stated that any man who had had sex with another man since 1977 was “deferred” from donating blood. That deferral lasted a lifetime. The rule was rooted in fear rather than science … Ed Miliband: We’ve got to look at ways to make gay blood donation possiblePinkNews |
Fox NewsFamily holds blood drives for 2-year-old with rare disorderFox NewsPeyton Williams turned 2 on Sunday, and, due to a rare blood disorder, has already received 15 blood transfusions. Now, her family is paying it forward by organizing blood drive…
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Blood donors needed in challenging week
The Telegram “And one cancer patient could use the blood of up to eight donors,” he said. MacDonald said overall it was a strong year for blood donation in this province. “Newfoundlanders have been generous. Our collection results are on target in Newfoundland. |
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Blood donations drop during holidays; Red Cross holding two major drives this …
WDRB In fact, this time of year the Red Cross says it increases. Holiday travel, shopping for Christmas and winter storms all keep people away. “This time of year is traditionally challenging time for blood donations,” Red Cross Spokesperson Lindsay English … |
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Judge Mark Tyndale thankful for ‘blood donor karma’
Calgary Herald Provincial Court Judge Mark Tyndale is shown with Canadian Blood Services staff on June 4, 2013, when he donated blood for 800th time. In December 2013, Tyndale went to hospital and had emergency surgery for flesh-eating disease and likely was given … |
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Victoria man has donated 29 gallons of blood
Victoria Advocate When Harold Crater arrived for his appointment this month, he learned he had donated 29 gallons of blood so far. The 76-year-old Victoria resident hadn’t realized he was up to that much. For Crater, it’s become a routine. He comes by the Victoria … |
San Bernardino County blood donations planned in JanuarySan Bernardino County SunThe American Red Cross is seeking eligible blood donors to make a donation in January as part of National Blood Donor Month in January. National Blood Donor Month recogniz…
CBC.caCanadian Blood Services seeking 1000 blood donations in Sask.CBC.caCanadian Blood Services is urging the people of Saskatchewan to donate blood. It has about 1,000 open appointments for blood donations throughout the province over the next two we…
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Western Pa. blood drives help fill critical need
Tribune-Review “The spirit of the holidays always brings out a few, new faces to our blood drives, for which we are grateful,” Tysarczyk said. “But when the snow piles up and the thermometer drops, blood drives get canceled and donors are stuck in their homes. It’s … |
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Donating Blood, Saving Lives
KELOLAND TV The gift of life is something blood banks are asking you to give this holiday season. It’s a pitch we often hear so often, it can almost seem cliché. But the need is real. At Aberdeen Fire & Rescue, paramedics know firsthand how blood donation can save … |