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November 22, 2022November 22, 2022 RedCrossNW Blood Donor, Uncategorized

Why I donate blood: DeFrance Clarke

Blood is a precious resource but has a limited shelf life. With blood donations slowing down during the holiday season, maintaining an adequate blood supply becomes even more critical in helping yield life-saving blood products for surgical procedures, traumatic injuries, and chronic illnesses.

June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 RedCrossNW Biomedical Services, Sickle Cell Initiative

Blood Donations Are Crucial For Patients With Sickle Cell Disease – And You Can Help

In the United States, an estimated 100,000 people have sickle cell disease, and the majority of those people are of African descent. The disease causes red blood cells to harden, which can then get caught in blood vessels and cause serious complications and severe pain.

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