More Blood Donors Needed to Be a Match for Sickle Cell Patients

Why a diverse blood supply is critical for sickle cell patients

CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WRIC) -- As September marks National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month, a local man’s story highlights a critical need in the community -- compatible blood donations. For more than 4,000 Virginians living with this serious blood disorder, a donation isn’t just helpful, it’s a lifeline. At 36 years old, Jamal Bailey manages sickle cell disease every day. It's a genetic blood disorder that affects a protein in his red blood ce…

More Blood Donors Needed to Be a Match for Sickle Cell Patients

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