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Fifty Years of Saving Lives

December 10th, 2012 - 12:08 pm

David Bakken’s blood donation “career” had an inconspicuous start. Years ago, his young daughter needed eye surgery, and he donated blood as a way to help pay for the surgery. “At that time, they paid $25 for each donation,” Bakken … Continue reading →

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Organ Donation is the Gift of Life

April 22nd, 2009 - 5:00 am

Nearly 100,000 men, women and children in the U.S. are on the national organ transplant waiting list awaiting a life saving transplant. About 100 new names are added to the list daily. On an average day, 77 people receive organ … Continue reading →