Thank you for recent donation with OneBlood! You are a perfect match for specific sickle cell patients throughout our hospitals. Because your blood is critically important to the health of these patients, we encourage you to donate regularly.
There’s more than one way to give blood. Let your blood type lead the way in targeting the best way for you to donate your powerful life saving gift.
Is it safe to donate blood?
Yes! Donating blood is incredibly safe. In fact, it’s safer than getting a scrape or a cut! The supplies used to collect your blood are sterile and only used once. You cannot get HIV or any other infectious diseases from donating blood.
Can I donate if I have sickle cell trait?
Yes! Having sickle cell trait does not disqualify you from donating blood. You are still eligible to donate and help save local lives even if you have sickle cell trait.
Surgery
Patients who have surgery to remove cancer often need blood during the operation.
Can I still be a Sickle Cell Hero if I am not of African Descent?
Yes! Although sickle cell disease is most common in people of African descent, it can be found in many races and ethnic groups, including Spanish, Brazilian, Indian, and even Caucasian. This means donors of all ethnicities can be a match for sickle cell patients!
Is it safe to donate blood?
Yes! Donating blood is incredibly safe. In fact, it’s safer than getting a scrape or a cut! The supplies used to collect your blood are sterile and only used once. You cannot get HIV or any other infectious diseases from donating blood.
Can I donate if I have sickle cell trait?
Yes! Having sickle cell trait does not disqualify you from donating blood. You are still eligible to donate and help save local lives even if you have sickle cell trait.
Surgery
Patients who have surgery to remove cancer often need blood during the operation.
Can I still be a Sickle Cell Hero if I am not of African Descent?
Yes! Although sickle cell disease is most common in people of African descent, it can be found in many races and ethnic groups, including Spanish, Brazilian, Indian, and even Caucasian. This means donors of all ethnicities can be a match for sickle cell patients!
