American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania

The results are in… 🥁

The 21st annual I Bleed for Preston & Steve blood drive collected 1048 donations! Thanks to everyone for making it happen! 

Make a lifesaving assist this season! Come to give blood or platelets June 1-28 and get a $15 e-gift card to the merchant of your choice + automatic entry for a chance to score one of two $7.5K gift cards. Book now: https://rcblood.org/3NDDsao (T&C; other entry)

In addition to being Juneteenth, today is also World Sickle Cell Day. You've heard us talk a lot about sickle cell disease leading up to todays I Bleed For Preston & Steve blood drive. That's because blood transfusions are a common treatment for those living with sickle cell.

However, people who receive frequent blood transfusions can develop an immune response to blood that is not closely matched . The more blood you receive, the more likely a reaction will occur.

Sickle cell disease is the most common genetic disorder in the U.S., affecting an estimated 100,000 people, most of whom are of African or Latino descent. Sickle cell warriors are more likely to find a compatible blood match from a donor of the same race or a similar ethnicity.

Having a diverse blood supply that meets the needs of our community is critical. Your blood donation may be the key that helps save someone's life.

Check out the link in our comments to learn about the "blue tag" sickle cell program that started right here in Philadelphia!

Thank you The Preston & Steve Show team for lending an arm 💪🩸❣️

Rob had the the first appointment at last year’s historic 20th anniversary The Preston & Steve Show blood drive. Believe it or not, last year‘s drive fell one short of 22,000 total blood donations through the years. As the first donor again this year, Rob has that distinction!  thanks for helping to save lives, Rob❣️

Come out to donate blood & stay for the fun! 93.3 WMMR Philadelphia will broadcast live all day from tomorrow's blood drive at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds! Hang out with us before or after your donation and check out The Preston & Steve Show(6-11), Jacky BamBam (filling in for Matt Cord, 11-3) and WMMR's Brent Porche (3-7) doing their thing live!

Afternoon appointments are still open. It's the most fun you'll have at a blood drive all year! Check out our comments for the link to grab yours before they're gone.

We're teaming up with The City of Coatesville Fire Department to make homes safer! On Thursday afternoon, we'll be installing free smoke alarms and providing fire safety education to Coatesville residents.

If you need smoke alarms, the Red Cross may be able to help. Visit soundthealarm.org/philly or call 215-299-4029 to schedule an appointment. In the city of Philadelphia, you can also call 3-1-1.