The American Red Cross has launched an initiative to grow the number of blood donors who are Black to help patients with sickle cell disease. Over 100,000 people in the U.S. have sickle cell disease, the most common inherited blood disorder, and the majority of patients are of African descent. Red Cross spokesman Joe Zydlo says that is why they are putting out this call for donors.

To find a donation site near you, call 1-800-RED CROSS or go to redcrossblood.org