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East Side blood drive raises awareness about sickle cell disease, need for diverse donors
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Hannah Gonzales, Angel Lopez , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· September 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The goal is to increase diversity among donors, particularly for patients who require frequent transfusions. A health organization has teamed up with a restaurant to collect blood donations.
A health organization has teamed up with a restaurant to collect blood donations. The goal is to increase diversity among donors, particularly for patients who require frequent transfusions. This effort is part of a larger campaign to raise awareness about a specific blood disorder.
The disorder affects certain communities at a higher rate, with significant numbers of babies born with the trait or disease. A family has been personally impacted by this condition.
Further details about the blood drive and the disorder are available from the source.
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Published: September 6, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
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