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Record-breaking turnout: Over 4K donate blood during Dragon Con
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Sabrina Castro , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· September 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The total number of donors reached 4,114 over a period of five days. A significant milestone has been achieved with a large number of people giving blood.
A significant milestone has been achieved with a large number of people giving blood. The total number of donors reached 4,114 over a period of five days. This effort is part of a yearly event that collects blood donations.
Blood donations are urgently needed, with all types being in short supply. The event where donations were collected is notable for its size and popularity.
Further information about this record-breaking blood drive is available from the source, including details about the organization that conducted it and the types of donations needed.
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Category: safety Published: September 7, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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