# Blood Donors Save Sickle Cell Lives | Manchester News

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Podcast: [Manchester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135)
Published: 2026-09-12T17:26:03+00:00
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Sickle cell patients are living longer, healthier lives thanks to early newborn screening and life-saving blood transfusions — but the demand is skyrocketing while supply plummets. With only half the blood needed available, the NHS urgently calls for more donors of Black heritage, who carry a rare blood type critical for matching sickle cell patients. One young woman, who faced her first crisis at 13, now holds a law degree — proof that treatment works. Yet without thousands more donors, especially those with the Ro subtype, many will still face preventable suffering. The NHS is making it easier to donate — including priority slots — to close this vital gap. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1cceea01fce5b8da

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