During Black History Month, Vesha Jamison of the American Red Cross is raising awareness about the urgent need for blood donations to support people living with sickle cell disease. Through the Red Cross Sickle Cell Initiative, communities nationwide are hosting blood drives to help ensure patients have access to closely matched blood transfusions — especially during the winter months when pain crises and hospitalizations can increase. As a mother of a teen living with sickle cell disease, Jamison shares a powerful personal perspective on why these donations are lifesaving. To schedule an appointment or learn more, visit www.redcrossblood.org/ourblood.