The Power of Blood Donations

Sickle cell warriors join for an empowering discussion on the critical role that blood and platelet donations play in supporting sickle cell patients undergoing gene therapies and stem cell transplants. Red Crossers Tiffany Taylor and Dr. Yvette Miller speak with CRISPR gene therapy clinical trial participant Jimi Olaghere and stem cell transplant recipient Wunmi Bakare about their respective treatments, how their lives have been transformed, and how blood donations helped support them every step of the way.

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