Chris is one of 100,000 people in the U.S. who has sickle cell disease and relies on regular blood transfusions. As a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - a membership organization of the Divine Nine - he credits a strong support system and generous blood donors to help him battle the disease.
“I need your help. We need your help. There are people who are suffering from sickle cell just like me, and by giving blood, by rolling up a sleeve, you help all of us out,” said Chris, who has received over 3,000 units of blood to manage the disease and treat its complications.
One in 3 African American blood donors are a match for people - like Chris - who have sickle cell disease.
Visit RedCrossBlood.org today to make an appointment to donate blood.
To learn more about the Red Cross Sickle Cell Initiative with community partners, go to RedCrossBlood.org/OurBlood.
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