American Red Cross Blood Drive at John Randolph Foundation

In commemoration of Black History Month, the American Red Cross and John Randolph are partnering to fight sickle cell disease. At least 100,000 Americans have sickle cell disease, 90% of whom are of African descent. Many of these patients require 50 to 100 pints of blood each year to continue to live with the disease. Blood donors from all racial and ethnic backgrounds are always urgently needed. However, the best match for patients with sickle cell disease generally comes from people of the same ethic, racial and genetic background. 

This very important blood drive is scheduled for February 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at John Randolph Foundation (112 N. Main Street, Hopewell). Donors are requested to sign up at www.redcrossblood.org.  Please note that strict adherence to CDC guidelines related to the COVID-19 pandemic are incorporated in every facet of any American Red Cross donation event.