First blood drive at Bronzeville clinic highlights need for diverse donor pool

Source WBEZ
Original Load Date March 30, 2026, 5:01 p.m.
Last Updated March 30, 2026, 5:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.wbez.org/news/2026/03/30/blood-drive-bronzeville-northwestern-medicine-sickle-cell

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Sharon Brooks spent part of Monday afternoon donating blood. The 65-year-old said she used to be anemic. Now better, she’s returning the favor to those who donated blood to her. “I was able to get blood to build my blood up,” said Brooks, of Chicago. “That’s why I want to give, because I want to g...