The Kindest Red - SCDF Blood Drive: March - September 2025
Date and time is TBD
|Red Cross Blood Donation Center near you
Sign up this September to donate blood to help people affected by the California wildfires which includes people living with sickle cell disease. It's The Kindest Red you can give. Thank you.
Time & Location
Date and time is TBD
Red Cross Blood Donation Center near you
About the event
Sickle cell disease is a lifelong condition that affects individuals and families every single day. September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month—a time to shine a light on the strength of the sickle cell community, raise awareness, fund research, and promote better treatments. By donating blood through The Kindest Red, you provide hope and support that lasts far beyond September.
While there is no universal cure, regular blood transfusions are vital for many patients to manage pain, prevent complications, and improve quality of life.
Why Your Support Matters:1 in 365 African Americans is born with SCD.
Patients may require up to 100 units of blood each year.
A diverse donor base is essential—1 in 3 African American donors could be a match for someone living with SCD.