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On July 5, The American Red Cross issued an emergency request to Blood Donors of all types to make a donation in response to a critical blood shortage. The summer is often a difficult time to collect blood – yet the need remains constant. Unfortunately, blood donations are currently being distributed to hospitals faster than…