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Why Do We Have Different Blood Types? A Look at Evolution and Inheritance

February 20, 2023 7:36 am Published by Comments Off on Why Do We Have Different Blood Types? A Look at Evolution and Inheritance

By Krista Thomas, Communications Strategist, with medical support and expertise from Dr. Tho Pham, Chief Medical Officer While all blood donors are united by the same general donation experience and, typically, the same passion for supporting others in the community,...


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Michael’s Story: The Heart to Carry On

February 20, 2023 7:00 am Published by Comments Off on Michael’s Story: The Heart to Carry On

By Samantha Baker, Communications Strategist One early morning in 1997, 35-year-old Monterey Peninsula resident Michael V. had difficulty sleeping due to an unusual feeling. “My heart was pounding away as if it was going to come out of my chest,”...


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SBC Team Member Phillip Martin Is “Loyal to the Soil”

February 11, 2023 11:50 am Published by Comments Off on SBC Team Member Phillip Martin Is “Loyal to the Soil”

By Krista Thomas, Communications Strategist, and Phillip Martin, SBC Account Manager The below article was originally published in September 2020, when Phillip Martin, SBC Account Manager, was an active volunteer firefighter. We are republishing this article in early 2023 to...