BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Blood Assurance is looking for donors during Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and there are two upcoming drives where you can help.

Sickle cell disease affects about 100,000 people, primarily African-Americans, and many patients need blood transfusions every few weeks.

September is also Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Cancer is the leading cause of disease-related death in children, and many young patients depend on transfusions as well.

“Right now, we are facing a shortage, and we face that all year long. Unfortunately, that’s not just a Blood Assurance thing. That is really a problem that is facing all blood care centers across the country. We only have about 3% of eligible donors coming through the doors to donate. So it’s critical for all of those patients that ar

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