Thinking of donating blood? Here's how it works.

There’s a shortage of blood right now, and more people are needed to step up and give.  Julie spoke with Kara Gavin, lead public relations rep at the University of Michigan academic medical center.  Kara has given 5 gallons so far and shared some of her firsthand knowledge of donating blood. 

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