Event Details
The Christopher Gipson Sickle Cell Moya-Moya Foundation, Macedonia United Methodist Church, and The Red Cross are sponsoring a Blood Drive on Saturday, June 2026, 9:00am – 2:00pm at Nichols Bethel United Methodist Church- Lighthouse Cafe, 1239 Murray Road, Odenton, MD 21113
Blood supply is extremely low during the summer and holidays. This blood drive is in the memory of Christopher D. Gipson who was a Sickle Cell Warrior. Sickle Cell Warriors require 1unit to 9 units of blood monthly. African American are the best match for Sickle Cell Warriors. Your blood donation will save life and add quality life to the Warrior and that of 3 people (cancer survivors, premature infants, fire victims, accident victims, etc.). Your donation will Give the Gift of Life and you will receive the Gift of Gratitude. Eligible donors will receive a $15 e-card. Remember to complete the Rapid Pass the day of your appointment to save time. Eat iron-enriched foods and hydrate. Register: www.redcrossblood.org ; sponsor code: imocgipson; 1-800-733-2787
FREE Sickle Cell Trait Screening conducted by the Howard University Center for Sickle Cell Disease. Walk-in. No appointment necessary. All Ages can be tested (under 18 yrs parent permission).
Questions contact: Cynthia Gipson at cdg1cdg2@aol.com or 410-693-557