The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is donating $5.1 million to the American Red Cross to strengthen blood donation initiatives and expand programs supporting sickle cell disease treatment.
“Through our collaboration, we are increasing blood donations, advancing sickle cell disease treatment and strengthening our ability to bless millions of lives,” Blaine Maxfield, managing director of Welfare and Self-Reliance Services for the Church, said in a statement.
The Red Cross says the funding will help bolster critical supplies and outreach programs, particularly those aimed at addressing the urgent need for diverse blood donors to support patients living with sickle cell disease.
This latest donation is part of the Church’s wider humanitarian mission. In 2024, its global charitable giving exceeded $1.45 billion, funding projects that provide food, clean water, health care and emergency relief to people in need around the world.
The two organizations have a longstanding partnership, with the Church regularly hosting blood drives at meetinghouses across the United States.
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