Missing Blood Types - 5:20
Celena Roldan, Chicago & Northern IL Red Cross
Posted Jun 25, 2018
The need for blood is constant the supply needs to be renewed. The Missing Types Campaign is meant to inspire new and former blood donors to give blood this summer and become a regular blood donor.
Hosted by: Ellee Pai Hong Produced by: Greater Chicago Newsmakers Team
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