Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin’s Post

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Mariah was diagnosed with sickle cell disease at 3 days old, and her parents are passionate about encouraging others to donate blood for kids like her. “It’s our duty to donate blood,” says Mariah’s mom, Tamara. Donate today: https://lnkd.in/gjkGAthp #SCD #sicklecell #SickleCellMatters #SickleCellAwarenessMonth

Donate in #HispanicHeritageMonth (Sept. 15 to Oct. 15) to help the 1 in 16,300 Hispanic Americans with #sicklecelldisease, a painful disease that often requires blood transfusions. Donate now to help these patients: https://lnkd.in/gHExBGn8

Did you know: Blood cancers are the 5th most common type of #cancer in the world, with nearly 200,000 Americans diagnosed this year. Versiti EVP and Chief Financial Officer Derek Tyus is passionate about improving outcomes for patients and invites you to make a donation to fund new treatments. Donate today: https://bit.ly/3Xq58jL #LighttheNight #leukemia #lymphoma

Great news: All systems back online! Check your donor account, change your password & make your next appointment today: https://lnkd.in/dayK7-8V Thanks for your patience. See you soon!

Blood Donation 101: Anyone age 17+ who is in good health and meets eligibility requirements can give blood. Parental consent is required for 16-year-olds. Appointments appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome: https://lnkd.in/g85wqbD8 #BackToSchool

"Blood donation has saved my life. 2-4 units a week has allowed me to walk my dog and do the things I love. THANK YOU!" -Thankful Blood Recipient #ThankTheDonor #DonateBlood #SaveLives

Heads up: Some of our online systems are down for an upgrade this weekend, but local hospital patients still need blood. Our donor centers & blood drives are still open, so we encourage you to keep your appointments or walk in to donate blood. Thanks for your patience & understanding.

Save lives in #BloodCancerAwareness Month – donate #platelets! https://lnkd.in/g_a9Ddvm Because platelets promote blood clotting, your donation is especially valuable for leukemia patients. #leukemia #lymphoma

This Sickle Cell Awareness Month, Versiti, City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) & other community health organizations invite you to join us at the annual Sickle Cell Summit on Sept. 18 at Milwaukee City Hall. Learn how you can help sickle cell warriors: https://bit.ly/3XGVQRA