September is SICKLE CELL awareness month! Join us in the Rhododendron Room of the Mountainlair to give!
Right now, there is an emergency need for blood, and your help is vital. Hospital demand continues to outpace donations.
During September, the American Red Cross highlights an important observance designated by Congress: National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder that has no universal cure. Blood transfusions can help reduce recurrent pain crises patients often feel, as well as other sickle cell disease complications such as organ damage and even strokes.
Help shine a light on the importance donated blood plays to the physical well-being of those with sickle cell. The Red Cross is facing an emergency blood shortage and more individuals are needed to donate now to help patients counting on lifesaving blood for treatment of conditions such as sickle cell disease.
Why Sickle Cell Matters:
Over 100,000 Americans (children and adults) live with SCD - the majority of whom are of African descent.
One in 365 African American births is affected by this painful genetic blood disorder.
SCD disproportionately impacts the Black community, and a single patient with SCD can require thousands of blood transfusions throughout their life.
