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The American Red Cross serving the National Capital and Greater Chesapeake Region is proud to present
The Red Event
Friday, April 11, 2025
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. EST
(Registration begins at 6:00 p.m.)
American Red Cross, Hall of Service
1730 E St NW, Washington, DC 20006
This cocktail reception will highlight Sickle Cell Disease and the programs treating this disorder. This special charity event will honor community members fighting this disorder, these strong individuals are called Sickle Cell Warriors. Guests will enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres and fabulous food stations, open bar with a signature cocktail, live music and dancing, and more!
For more questions or information, please contact:
Cindy King, Events Specialist, [email protected]
Jennifer Eubanks, Director of Development, [email protected]
Antoine Holman, Chief Development Officer, [email protected]
What is Sickle Cell Disease?
Sickle cell disease is a lifelong inherited blood disorder that causes red blood cells to be hard and crescent-shaped (like a sickle) instead of soft and round. As a result, it is difficult for blood to flow smoothly and carry enough oxygen to the rest of the body, which may result in severe pain, organ and tissue damage, or even strokes.
Approximately 100,000 people in the U.S. are living with sickle cell disease. Blood transfusions help provide a lifesaving treatment during a sickle cell pain crisis by replacing sickled red blood cells with healthy red blood cells. This helps deliver oxygen to tissues and organs and unblock blood vessels. Donated blood is the only source of this treatment.
Most people with sickle cell disease are African American or of African descent. In fact, the disease affects 1 out of every 365 African American babies born in this country. To help avoid transfusion-related complications, a patient is more likely to find the most compatible blood match from a donor of the same race or similar ethnicity. Blood donors who are Black have the unique ability to help patients with sickle cell disease.
Join us in April 2025 to learn more about Sickle Cell Disease and our programs to increase blood diversity.
Your support matters!
Every day, the American Red Cross, National Capital and Chesapeake Region delivers help and hope during people's darkest hours. Powered by dedicated volunteers and generous supporters like you, we are there for nearly every imaginable crisis. From the family whose home burns in a fire and is given shelter, food and comfort, to the accident victim who receives lifesaving blood at a local hospital, to the deployed military hero who is reconnected with family members in crisis, to a neighbor in cardiac arrest who receives lifesaving CPR, we're there when people need us most.
Your support of The Red Event ensures that the Red Cross will still be there to help our communities day after day.
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