Sickle cell anemia is a genetic blood disorder that causes severe, recurring bouts of pain. Though it’s a life-long illness there are effective treatments to reduce the episodes including blood transfusions. Naomie, only 10 years old and with 33 transfusions, tells us her story.
Sickle cell anemia is a genetic blood disorder that causes severe, recurring bouts of pain. Though it’s a life-long illness there are effective treatments to reduce the episodes including blood transfusions. Naomie, only 10 years old and with 33 transfusions, tells us her story.
It takes 130 matched donors each year to treat a single adult person with sickle cell anemia (with the automated red blood cell exchange program). To increase transfusion efficiency, the donor and recipient must share the same genetic makeup. It’s the reason why black donors are vital to the community.
That's all it takes to change a life. Plus you can give blood every 56 days if you are a man, and every 84 days if you are a woman.
Just book an appointment at an organized blood drive or a Blood Donor Centre near you.
Quartier Dix30
9370, boulevard Leduc, local 30, Brossard (Québec) J4Y 0B3
Quartier Dix30
9370, boulevard Leduc, local 30, Brossard (Québec) J4Y 0B3
Centre Laval
1600, boulevard Le Corbusier (entrée 4), Laval (Québec) H7S 1Y9
Centre Laval
1600, boulevard Le Corbusier (entrée 4), Laval (Québec) H7S 1Y9
Place Versailles
7275, rue Sherbrooke Est, Montréal (Québec) H1N 1E9
Place Versailles
7275, rue Sherbrooke Est, Montréal (Québec) H1N 1E9
1020, rue Bouvier, bureau 100, Québec (Québec) G2K 0K9
1020, rue Bouvier, bureau 100, Québec (Québec) G2K 0K9
Complexe Jules-Dallaire
2828, boulevard Laurier, tour 1, niveau 2, Québec (Québec) G1V 0B9
Complexe Jules-Dallaire
2828, boulevard Laurier, tour 1, niveau 2, Québec (Québec) G1V 0B9
205, rue Bellehumeur, local 80, Gatineau (Québec) J8T 8H3
205, rue Bellehumeur, local 80, Gatineau (Québec) J8T 8H3
THE question for newbies and needle haters. The answer? Not really. There’s a slight pinch, but you’ll barely feel it. Plus during the whole process our medical staff takes the time to explain each step and answer any questions. You’ll be in good hands, we promise!
Learn moreFirst we’ll test your blood to see if your genetic makeup matches that of a recipient with sickle cell anemia. If so, then your blood can be directly transfused to them. If not, no worries: your blood will be sent to hospitals in Quebec to help as many people as possible, such as victims of serious trauma or people with cancer.
Learn moreAbsolutely! We have enhanced health and safety measures to help protect everyone who enters our doors. We are also asking people with cold or flu symptoms to reschedule their appointment.
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