Join Us for the 2026 MLK Community Blood Drive!

The Greater Huachuca Area Branch NAACP is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive at El Mercado Manny’s Farmers Market on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Your donation can help save lives—especially for Sickle Cell Fighters who often rely on regular transfusions. Every donation makes a tremendous difference:

Sickle cell disease is the most common genetic blood disease in the U.S. and primarily affects Black and African American individuals.
Sickle cell disease is the most common genetic blood disorder in the U.S., and regular blood transfusions are critical to manage extreme pain and life-threatening complications.
Patients with sickle cell disease may rely on regular blood transfusions throughout their lives to help prevent sickle cell complications, such as organ and tissue damage, pain and strokes.

AS A BONUS

Donors will receive a free $20 Amazon.com eGift Card, and a Sickle Cell Fighter American Red Cross T-shirt!

Donors who are 18 years or older will automatically be entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LX in the San Francisco Bay Area! Terms and additional details can be found at RedCross Blood.org/SuperBowl.

2027 MLK Blood Drive

Share your strength—be a Sickle Cell Fighter

The Greater Huachuca Area Branch NAACP is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive at Arizona Preparatory Academy, 362 E Wilcox Dr, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 on Friday, January 17, 2026, from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Blood donations are essential to saving lives, supporting patients with sickle cell disease, and meeting critical healthcare needs. If you are healthy and eligible to donate, we encourage you to make an appointment and join us. Your generosity can make a meaningful difference for individuals and families in our community and across the country.

Your donation can help save lives—especially for Sickle Cell Fighters who often rely on regular transfusions. Every donation makes a tremendous difference:

Sickle cell disease is the most common genetic blood disease in the U.S. and primarily affects Black and African American individuals.
Sickle cell disease is the most common genetic blood disorder in the U.S., and regular blood transfusions are critical to manage extreme pain and life-threatening complications.
Patients with sickle cell disease may rely on regular blood transfusions throughout their lives to help prevent sickle cell complications, such as organ and tissue damage, pain and strokes.
A single blood donation can help save up to three lives, making every donor an important part of this lifesaving effort.