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HOW CAN I HELP
MY LOVED ONE?
DID YOU KNOW ...
n Each month our patients require over n In most circumstances, platelet 3,000 blood components. donations do not need to be the same
n If your blood type is compatible with the patient, your donation can be given directly to your loved one. If your type does not match, your blood will help replace the blood your loved one used.
blood type. Therefore, most friends and family can give directly to their loved one.
n It takes about an hour to donate blood and about two hours to donate platelets.
You can schedule an appointment online at iDonateBlood4Hope.org.
For further information about the program, contact Jennifer Zuniga at 626-218-0338.
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