Let's tackle a common myth! 🤔 Some believe donation conflicts with cultural or religious beliefs. Fact: Most major religions and cultural groups view donation as a profound act of charity and compassion. It's about giving the gift of life. Have questions? Ask us! #KnowTheFacts
Stronger Together! 🤝🏾 TRWAC is dedicated to bridging African and Caribbean communities. When we unite, collaborate, and support each other, we build resilience and create powerful change. What does 'community unity' look like to you? Share your thoughts below! 👇🏿
Happy Month of May from all of us at TRWAC
As flowers bloom and days grow longer, we're reminded how precious life is and how we can help it flourish in others.This month, we're excited to continue our journey with you all, bringing new life through awareness and community action
This is especially important for people with sickle cell disease who need matched blood throughout their lives. When you donate, you're not just giving blood – you're giving the BEST possible match for someone from your community.
This creates critical shortages for patients who need it - especially those with sickle cell disease requiring regular transfusions.
Could you be the match someone is desperately waiting for? One donation can save up to 3 lives.
FACT: The Ro blood subtype is 10 TIMES more common in people of Black African and Caribbean descent, but only 2% of donors have this rare and valuable blood type.
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#DidYouKnow Only 1% of blood donors in the UK are Black. Yet, sickle cell patients (predominantly from Black backgrounds)often need multiple transfusions. Your donation matters, especially for those with rare blood types like Ro found in Black communities. #TRWAC#MoreBlackDonors
Working together, growing together! 🌱 Today, let's celebrate the strength and resilience of our African and Caribbean communities. At TRWAC, we believe in the power of collaboration to build a brighter future.
Calling all O negative donors. We are in urgent need of O negative blood. We need you to donate as soon as possible. Book online here ➡️ https://t.co/0ORDQQvztN
#nhsbtcommunitygrants#trwac
Dear Members and Supporters
Could you be so kind as to complete our short survey to assist us in answering one of the questions from Trusthouse Charitable Foundation funding application and to support the redesign of our Youth Peer Educator job description #linkinbio
Congratulations to Mary, who has smashed her fundraising goal for the 10K Vitality Run on 24th September 2023! If you'd like to know more about why she is supporting the #SickleCell Society and make a donation, you can visit her fundraising page here: https://t.co/ILVDdQeio4
Our #UKTB2 youth project continues funded by @NHSBT@GiveBloodNHS
For the 15 to 25 year olds from the Black, Asian and Other Visible Minority Ethic
Scan QR Code to join the discussion happening Thursday 31st Aug 2023, online, 7:30pm
Donated blood forms a vital part of the current treatments for #sicklecell disorder. Ethnically matched blood is required as it is less likely to be rejected by people having frequent blood transfusions.
Register to give blood today: https://t.co/vz4uOn3hZG #givebloodspreadlove