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by sp332 3311 days ago
"So high-schoolers donating their blood are not aware that it might be used on healthy adults." http://www.cnbc.com/2017/05/31/blood-transfusions-from-teena... Really it's the lack of transparency and the payment imbalance that concern me.
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desdiv 3311 days ago
How is this not charity fraud?

If I donate to earthquake victims, I expect at least a portion of my donation to end up in the hands of earthquake victims.

If I donate whole blood to help those with medical needs, then I expect at least a portion of my donation to end up in the bloodsteam of someone with a genuine medical need.

The US has outlawed paid whole blood donations, so EVERY whole blood donation in the US is an act of charity.

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maxerickson 3311 days ago
It's unlikely the blood banks involved have made any misrepresentations.

It'd be interesting to see what Ambrosia told the blood banks though.

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