January is National Blood Donor Month

CREATED Jan. 2, 2013

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The American Red Cross is encouraging everyone to give the gift of life.

Because the blood supply is particularly vulnerable this time of year due to inclement weather and seasonal illnesses, National Blood Donor Month comes at the perfect time to educate Americans about the importance of regular blood donation and the impact it can have on patients in need.

Click on the audio player to hear an interview between Red Cross Blood Services Division spokeswoman Jennifer Keller and KFDI's John Wright about National Blood Donor Month.