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MARVEL stars Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds are backing an NHS blood donor campaign.

The pair — in new movie — call on “heroes” to help.

Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds are backing an NHS blood donor campaign
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Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds are backing an NHS blood donor campaign
Hugh said: 'Real blood is harder to come by and that’s why the NHS needs heroes like you to donate', above the pair promoting new movie Deadpool & Wolverine
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Hugh said: 'Real blood is harder to come by and that’s why the NHS needs heroes like you to donate', above the pair promoting new movie Deadpool & WolverineCredit: 2024 20th Century Studios / © and ™ 2024 MARVEL

They were in London last week to promote the superhero adventure.

And they filmed an ad to be shown in cinemas and online.

Deadpool’s Ryan, 47, quips: “Our characters have spilled countless hot tubs worth of blood in the name of entertainment but don’t worry — it’s all fake.”

X-Men and Wolverine star Hugh, 55, adds: “Real blood is harder to come by and that’s why the NHS needs heroes like you to donate.

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"Just one hour of your time could save up to three lives.”

Health chiefs want more under-35s and black donors to boost blood stocks.

Hospitals in England use three donations a minute treating patients and during ops.

NHS Blood and Transplant says there is a need for universal O-type blood donations as they can be given to anyone.

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It needs 200,000 new donors a year to keep stocks topped up.

Donors director Mark Chambers said: “We hope film fans will be inspired. Not all heroes wear capes.”

The Health Department said: “Blood donors are real-life superheroes.”

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