Sickle Cell Lives Matter
BLOOD DRIVE
February 23, 2021
8:30am – 6:00pm
Beulah Heights First Pentecostal Church
782 Orchard Street, New Haven, CT 06511
Hourly Giveaways!
The work of the American Red Cross and Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, So. CT never stops
About 100,000 people in the United States have sickle cell disease (SCD). Most
are of African descent. The disease causes red blood cells to harden and form a
C-shape (like a sickle). When hardened, the cells can get caught in blood vessels
and cause serious complications for patients. These complications can include
severe pain, respiratory conditions, organ failure, and even stroke.
There is no cure for sickle cell disease. However, the Red Cross supports one of the most critical sickle cell treatments of all – blood transfusions.
For many sickle cell patients, a close blood type match is
essential and is found in donors of the same race or similar ethnicity.
Now more than ever our SCD community and the Red Cross need your help.
We are also reaching out to those of African and Latino descent to
give the gift of life, be a blood donor.
Hourly Giveaways!
GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE.
BE A BLOOD DONOR.
What You Should Know
Healthy individuals who are feeling well have 3 options to make an appointment:
App: Red Cross Blood Donor App
Web: RedCrossBlood.org
Registration Code: Sickle Cell
Call: 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and additional precautions – including social
distancing and face coverings for staff.
Donors are REQUIRED to wear a face-covering or mask while at the blood drive.
IMPORTANT: Guests will not be able to attend blood drive (e.g. kids or teens, unless teen is
donating blood).
Required documents and donor eligibility
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A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.
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Must be 17 years of age in most states
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Those who have the Sickle Cell trait CAN donate
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You must weigh at least 110 pounds
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You must be feeling well & in generally good health
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16 years of age with parental consent where allowed by state law
Unable to Give Blood?
Please consider a monetary donation of $25/$50 or more.