In just one session of donating blood you have the chance to save up to three lives. As KLEW News Reporter Kaila Lafferty is about to explain, not only might you save a life but you can change one as well.

Grace is your average 18-year-old girl….except for one thing.

“I was born with sickle cell anemia,” said Grace.

It’s a hereditary condition that affects red blood cells of patients with the disease.

Grace said, “Red cells are supposed to be circular, mine are shaped like bananas, I like to explain it that way. And the cells get stuck in my veins and cause a pain crisis.”

Grace was in constant pain, and it was hard to manage.

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