The CDC/ATSDR Chapter of Blacks In Government (BIG), Health and Wellness Committee —in collaboration with the Office of Internal Communication and Engagement (OICE), Office of Communications—is hosting a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross on 

Thursday, September 12, 2024
10:00 am-4:30 pm
Roybal Campus, GCC- Building 19, Auditorium B3  

Blood Donation FAQs & Resources

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• FAQs about the blood donation process
• Why it’s important for African Americans to donate blood
• Fast facts about African American blood donation
• Power Red Donations
• Top Seven Blood Donation Myths

Videos

• Stories of Sickle Cell
• First time blood donors get a surprise
• Myths about blood donations
• Yvonne Blake: Red Cross Blood Service Hero

Note: this video may be triggering for some as it discusses the death of a minor.