This video is no longer available. Richard Martin started donating whole blood with the Red Cross and then switched to Inova when he was asked to consider a different type of donation in 1982. His ...

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(WFSB) - Thereโ€™s an urgent need for blood and platelet donations in Connecticut, especially from Type O donors. Experts say the supply falls to critical levels every winter, and clearing the shortage ... MSN: For 15 years, friends make bi-monthly platelet donation in Boston, have no plans of stopping For 15 years, friends make bi-monthly platelet donation in Boston, have no plans of stopping The News Journal: Odessa heart surgery survivor gives back with more than 400 blood platelet donations John Yanni received blood and platelet donations during triple-bypass surgery in 2006. He's made a commitment to donating blood platelets about twice a month for the past 19 years, surpassing 400 ...

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Odessa heart surgery survivor gives back with more than 400 blood platelet donations KSL: Utah Red Cross opens donation centers on Thanksgiving to meet lifesaving platelet needs