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can help save the
lives of up to
THREE
people
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Aged just 15 months, Mike Carnahan was admitted to Nelson Hospital after a fall.
Nelson
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Huntar's story
This story is about my son, Huntar.
Wellington
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DID YOU KNOW
Blain's first time donating
I'm a first-time donor and petrified of needles.
Auckland
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Why Anthony donates plasma
Initially, it was always “I’m too busy”, “It’s not convenient”, “Does one donation REALLY make a dif...
Auckland
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Parikh's Donor Story
My parents are doctors and they are my inspiration.
Auckland
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Why Alishia will be giving back
I have been a blood donor for many years (since my early 20's) and recently have had severe anemia a...
Auckland
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DID YOU KNOW
Red Blood cells only last
35 DAYS
WHAT ARE THE BLOOD GROUPS?
A, B, AB and O
Darren's Donor Story
Darren has completed 215 Plasma donations, he is one of our frequent plasma donors in Palmerston Nor...
Manawatu-Wanganui
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Azabeth's donor story
My school had blood day last year so I signed up to give blood as I also wanted to find out what my ...
Canterbury
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Why Karleigh-Jayne donates
I may be a rookie when it comes to donating blood but it is so amazing to be able to contribute to t...
Bay of Plenty
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Why Rupert donates plasma
I originally started donating because I had a rare blood type.
Auckland
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DID YOU KNOW
Every week we need
3,000
donations