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My message to people is, do not wait until it becomes part of your story. Give someone life, extra days, help them with whatever medical issue they are facing,\u201d said Kimberly.<br>Kimberly realized that it only takes a few minutes to make a lifesaving difference. Now they hope their story inspires others to roll up their sleeves and give the gift of life.<br>\ud83d\udea8 Right now, patients are counting on donors. The American Red Cross is declaring an emergency blood shortage as the blood supply fell nearly 25% in June. 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