Imagine if you relied on donations of strangers to sustain your immunity. Or in an emergency. Or even during a traumatic or complicated birth or surgery.

That's the reality for the many people who receive donated blood and plasma every day.

Today, we're rolling up our sleeves today and getting stuck into blood donation.

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to:

Jemma Blanch, plasma recipient

Carley Byrnes, Lifeblood Spokesperson

Senior Producer: Taylah Strano

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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Jemma Was Unwell For Years, She Now Relies On Your Blood Donations

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