Holiday of Hope Blood Drives
Give the gift of hope this season. Give blood at a Holiday of Hope Blood Drive near you.
LiLi Santee
LiLi was diagnosed with pure red cell aplasia, a condition in which her bone marrow does not produce red blood cells. She received blood transfusions every 14-21 days for three years, before receiving a bone marrow transplant.
Yasmeen Anis-Shah
Yasmeen Anis-Shah was diagnosed with beta thalassemia major, an inherited blood disorder, at just 6 months old. To manage her disease, which impedes the flow of oxygen throughout her bloodstream, she receives two units of blood every month.
Lena Harvey
Sickle cell warrior Lena Harvey knows firsthand how isolating, painful and debilitating sickle cell disease can be. That’s why she’s passionate about educating others.