Help spread awareness about the importance of giving blood to ensure there is sufficient supply for
individuals living with sickle cell disease (SCD). The following page includes sample posts you can share
across social media platforms to help recruit donors. If you are outside of the United States, please
modify the post to link to your region-specific blood donation sites finders.
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If you are healthy, we need you to help prevent a blood shortage amid #COVID19. Plan to donate blood for those with chronic diseases like #sicklecell who rely on transfusions. Find a center: https://buff.ly/36Ys4Lr @ConquerSCD
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Individuals with #sicklecell disease may need transfusions to stay healthy, and donor blood is more closely matched if the donation is from someone of the same ethnic group. If you are of African descent, your donation can make a difference. https://buff.ly/36Ys4Lr
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If you are of African descent, plan to donate blood today. Donations have decreased amid #COVID19, and donors are needed to ensure those with #sicklecell disease can get needed transfusions. Find a center: https://buff.ly/36Ys4Lr @ConquerSCD
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I am joining @ConquerSCD in asking you to donate blood during #COVID19. Those of African descent can help someone living with #sicklecell who needs transfusions to stay healthy. Centers are taking precautions to ensure your safety. https://buff.ly/36Ys4Lr
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I join the Sickle Cell Disease Coalition, in growing concerns about the significant decrease in the global blood supply during the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on individuals living with sickle cell disease, many of whom rely on blood transfusions to stay healthy.
Together, we can overcome the current challenges. Blood centers are taking precautions to ensure your safety. Find your local blood drive today: http://www.aabb.org/tm/donation/Pages/Blood- Bank-Locator.aspx
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If you have African ancestry, you can make a difference in the life of an individual living with sickle cell disease by donating blood. Many living with sickle cell disease need transfused blood from those with similar ancestry in order to stay healthy and prevent devastating complications. Find your local blood bank and sign-up today: http://www.aabb.org/tm/donation/Pages/Blood-Bank-Locator.aspx