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The first gift

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The first gift

Date7/18/1996

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Canadian Red Cross Society (subject)

Goode, Jeff (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: The first gift: Joanne Mele donates blood for the first time yesterday at the Manulife Centre, joined by children Nicolas, 9 and Cara, 6. On hand to chat were Blue Jay wives Kelly Olerud, left, and Brenda Risley, with daughter Sage, 3.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0028275F

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