Why do community stories about sickle cell matter?
Told with consent
We do not invent or embellish patient stories. Any story we publish is shared with the explicit consent of the person it belongs to.
Why they help
Real experiences explain, better than statistics can, why a close match matters and what regular transfusions mean for a family.
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If you are part of the sickle cell community and want to share your experience, you can reach our team through the contact page.
Blood matching is complex. Similar ancestry can increase the chance of compatibility for some patients, but compatibility is determined by blood testing.
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The guidance on this page reflects published criteria from these organizations. Eligibility and procedures vary by center and country, so confirm specifics with your donation center.
- American Red Cross Sickle Cell Initiative
- AABB: diversity in the donor pool
- American Red Cross: eligibility requirements
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