Dr. Drew and his efforts paved the way for Black donors, whose donations can help treat illnesses that disproportionately affect Black people, such as sickle cell disease. More than 100 million people worldwide have the sickle cell trait, and 1 in 3 Black blood donors are a match for a sickle cell patient. Sickle cell patients rely on regular monthly blood transfusions to stay healthy.
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Day
Mayor Sylvester Turner dedicated September 28, 2021, Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Day in Houston. Lilly Gribble, 15, is battling a rare form of leukemia and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. She continues to get blood and platelet transfusions to help her live.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Each year, thousands of women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer. 13% of women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. That’s about 1 in 8 women in the U.S, according to breastcancer.org. The exact cause of breast cancer is unknown, but cancer occurs when cells in the breast divi ...
