The Red Cross of Massachusetts is calling for Black donors to take part in a series of blood drives this weekend aimed at raising awareness for sickle cell disease.
1 in 12 Black Americans have sickle cell trait, which can cause sickle cell disease. But many who suffer have had doctor visits where their pain was not taken seriously - or it was assumed they're just trying to get pain medicine. Phillip Okwo and Quannecia McCruse from the Sickle Cell Association of Houston explain more during National Sickle Cell Awareness Month.
Because the majority of patients are of African descent, the Red Cross is specifically calling for African Americans to participate, though donors of all blood types, races, and ethnicities are encouraged to donate, as well.The Juneteenth weekend blood drives for sickle cell disease are scheduled as follows:Friday, June 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Boston Public Library main branch, Copley SquareMonday, June 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dorchester YMCA, 776 Washington St.
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