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5 million Americans need a blood transfusion each year.



African Americans make up 13% of the U.S. population but less than 3% of blood donors.


Black or African American blood donors play a vital role in helping people with sickle cell disease.


Patients with rare blood types often need blood donated by someone with a similar race or ethnicity.


Types of blood donation include: whole blood red cells, plasma, platelets & granulocytes.


Patients dependent on transfusions often have diverse heritage. Optimal blood match comes from donors with similar heritage. Community blood supply should mirror community diversity. Less than 20% of blood donations currently come from communities of color


Blood donors of color can help many people including:
- Patients with sickle cell disease
- Moms with complicated childbirths
- People fighting cancer
- Accident or trauma victims



People need blood for many conditions, such as:
- An organ transplant
- Blood diseases
- Cancer
- Gastrointestinal diseases
- Heavy bleeding
- Infectious diseases
- Surgery



A whole blood transfusion can provide:
- Whole blood
- Red cells
- Platelets
- Plasma