GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Along with receiving gifts, the holiday season can also be a time to give to others.

One way you can give to others is through blood donations.

“The holidays are forgiving, and if you are unable to give monetary donation to a charity or something that you feel passionate about, you can donate your time by donating blood,” said Dawn Kaiser.

Versiti’s Director of Donations, Dawn Kaiser, said it’s especially important to donate during the holidays. During this time of the year, she said blood donations decrease, which can make it tough for blood donation centers to meet the demand in our community.

“We are scrambling to try to get donors in the door. During this holiday, people are super busy out shopping about you know, they're doing celebrations, and they're not th

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