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BALTIMORE and WHIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 31, 2024 ~ On October 30th, Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH) joined forces with the American Red Cross and Coppin State University in Baltimore to host a blood donation event. The event aimed to raise awareness of sickle cell disease and the urgent need for blood donations. As a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas, fuel oil, and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and investor in low carbon fuel alternatives, Suburban Propane is committed to supporting local communities and those impacted by this disease.
Sickle cell disease disproportionately affects individuals in black and brown communities. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1 in 365 African American births in the United States are diagnosed with sickle cell disease. This makes awareness and community support crucial in combating its effects and managing the condition.
Nandini Sankara, spokesperson for Suburban Propane, emphasized the importance of blood donation in educating communities about sickle cell disease and its transfusion requirements. "Each patient requires a significant amount of blood annually to manage complications," she said. "This highlights the pressing demand for donors, particularly from black and brown communities who are more likely to be a match."
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In fact, patients with sickle cell disease may require up to 100 units of blood annually to manage complications associated with their condition. This staggering statistic highlights the urgent need for donors to step forward and help their neighbors.
Jodi Zand, Red Cross Regional Donor Services Executive, also stressed the critical role that blood transfusions play in managing sickle cell disease. "It is estimated that over 100,000 people have sickle cell disease," she said. "For patients with this condition, blood donors who are Black are almost three times more likely to be a match for the blood most commonly needed compared with donors who are not Black or African American."
Zand also expressed gratitude for the partnership with Suburban Propane and Coppin State University, stating that it will help alleviate the pain and suffering of sickle cell disease. She encouraged those who are interested in donating to visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment.
The event at Coppin State University was a success, with many individuals stepping forward to donate blood and support their community. Suburban Propane, the American Red Cross, and Coppin State University are proud to have come together to raise awareness of sickle cell disease and provide vital blood donations for those in need. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org.
Sickle cell disease disproportionately affects individuals in black and brown communities. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1 in 365 African American births in the United States are diagnosed with sickle cell disease. This makes awareness and community support crucial in combating its effects and managing the condition.
Nandini Sankara, spokesperson for Suburban Propane, emphasized the importance of blood donation in educating communities about sickle cell disease and its transfusion requirements. "Each patient requires a significant amount of blood annually to manage complications," she said. "This highlights the pressing demand for donors, particularly from black and brown communities who are more likely to be a match."
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In fact, patients with sickle cell disease may require up to 100 units of blood annually to manage complications associated with their condition. This staggering statistic highlights the urgent need for donors to step forward and help their neighbors.
Jodi Zand, Red Cross Regional Donor Services Executive, also stressed the critical role that blood transfusions play in managing sickle cell disease. "It is estimated that over 100,000 people have sickle cell disease," she said. "For patients with this condition, blood donors who are Black are almost three times more likely to be a match for the blood most commonly needed compared with donors who are not Black or African American."
Zand also expressed gratitude for the partnership with Suburban Propane and Coppin State University, stating that it will help alleviate the pain and suffering of sickle cell disease. She encouraged those who are interested in donating to visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment.
The event at Coppin State University was a success, with many individuals stepping forward to donate blood and support their community. Suburban Propane, the American Red Cross, and Coppin State University are proud to have come together to raise awareness of sickle cell disease and provide vital blood donations for those in need. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org.
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