This event is being sponsored by the Delta Gamma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Hoxworth Blood Center, and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.Last year, this event garnered over 100 donors and another 40 individuals who signed up for the National Bone Marrow Registry.
For more information please or to schedule an appointment call 513-451-0910 or visit the web at hoxworth.org/groups/MLK
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* Minority populations are becoming a larger proportion of the United States each year. That is why recruiting African-Americans to become blood donors is extremely important.
* African-Americans currently make up only 8.1 percent of the blood donation population.
* Since blood type is an inherited trait, the best match for a blood transfusion of a critically ill person is most likely to be found in a donor of the same racial, ethnic and genetic background.
* Becoming a regular donor is extremely important.
* African-Americans have a high incidence of sickle cell anemia, cancer, heart disease and the need for organ transplants. These types of illnesses often require blood transfusions.
* Becoming a regular donor is a safe and easy way to share your good health.
* Your one donation can save three to four lives!!!
More info here: http://twtvite.com/h1ia3a
