September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, a time to recognize those living with the disease and better understand the inherited blood disorder that affects hemoglobin. In people with sickle cell disease, red blood cells can become rigid and sickle-shaped,...
September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to recognize those affected by leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and other cancers of the blood, bone marrow, and lymphatic system. It is also an opportunity to honor patients, survivors, families, caregivers, clinicians, and...
In 1983, the federal government designated September as National Sickle Cell Awareness Month in an effort to bring awareness to the disease and focus on the need for research and treatment (American Society of Hematology). What is Sickle Cell...
For the De La Torre family, donating blood is more than just giving back. It’s a way to honor the memory of a beloved father, grandfather, and man who always put others first. Described by his family as hardworking, faithful,...
Stanford Blood Center volunteers come from all walks of life, bringing unique experiences, perspectives, and motivations to the donor centers and blood drives each day. Some are longtime healthcare professionals, some are just beginning their careers, and others are inspired...
I’m afraid of needles. I was the kid who had to be pinned down any time my pediatrician gave me a shot. I never considered donating blood and now I can’t imagine ever not doing it. I’ve been both a...
Donating blood has become part of the rhythm of Eileen and Michael Consiglio’s lives, and something they share together. The couple, who regularly donate at our South Bay center, recently reached their 100th whole blood donation, an incredible milestone reflecting...
For nearly five decades, Tom Scoles has been part of the community of donors at Stanford Blood Center. What started as a simple act during high school has grown into a lifelong commitment to helping patients in need. Recently, that...