125 Donors Needed for Citywide Blood Drive in South Fulton
The American Red Cross is partnering with The City of South Fulton and the Office of the Chaplain to hold a citywide blood drive on September 27 aimed at raising awareness for the urgent need for blood. The drive is also being held to encourage minority and faith-based communities to give now in honor of Sickle Cell Awareness Month in September.
Sickle cell disease is the most common genetic blood disease in the U.S., and patients often require regular blood transfusions. Transfusions from blood donors of the same ethnic background are most beneficial as they have less chance of causing complications for the recipient.
“It is vital that the blood supply for the Red Cross reflect the diversity of our population to best
meet the needs of all,” said City Chaplain Warren Henry. “Whethe...