- WeLoveU Foundation
- Health, Blood Drive
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On Sunday, September 26, 2021, the International WeLoveU Foundation partnered with the American Red Cross for a mega blood drive at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. Additional partners like the Sickle Cell Foundation and Chick-fil-A supported the blood drive as well.
The blood drive helped replenish hospitals and blood banks in dire need of blood by collecting 228 units of blood. In total, that can save potentially 600 lives. And as September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month, WeLoveU’s recent webinar taught ways to support the sickle cell community by donating blood. The Atlanta blood drive mobilized donors to act, and it’s helpful as Georgia has one of the largest populations of individuals with sickle cell disease.
Basketball Legends Support WeLoveU’s Atlanta Blood Drive
NBA Hall of Famers Dominique Wilkins and Dikembe Mutombo joined to support the Intl. WeLoveU Foundation’s blood drive.
“We’re here because of the WeLoveU Foundation. We’re here because we know our community is in a big need, and we want to respond,” expressed NBA Hall of Famer and philanthropist Dikembe Mutombo. “Thank you to the founder of this beautiful organization. I cannot wait to see you guys in the Congo because we still have more work to do.”
In WeLoveU style, the blood drive offered an extraordinary experience for blood donors, guests, and partners. In the Georgia World Congress Center, there was a photo booth and a stage for live performances and guest speakers. Musical artist, social media influencer, and WeLoveU volunteer who goes by Mr. Hotspot performed on stage, keeping the participant’s energy up while waiting to donate blood. The Atlanta blood drive was streaming on YouTube too.
WeLoveU Receives Two Proclamations
Fulton County commissioners and Councilman Bond from Atlanta City Council attended and presented WeLoveU with proclamations for their efforts to increase blood donation and promote Sickle Cell awareness.
Dr. Nina Anderson, the founder of TOVA Community Health, was also in attendance. She specializes in treating sickle cell disease in Delaware and moderated WeLoveU’s webinar last week. She shared a few words on stage. “You all took the initiative to care about a disease that was almost silent about five years ago.” She expressed her gratitude to all the donors whose blood types may match with sickle cell patients needing blood transfusions.
Throughout 2021, the Intl. WeLoveU Foundation hosted numerous blood drives across the U.S. The coronavirus pandemic has strained the nation’s blood supply, causing thousands of blood drives to cancel. However, WeLoveU volunteers came out to support in full swing. Since January 2021, blood donors have helped save more than 7,000 lives during WeLoveU’s National Blood Drive campaign.
21 thoughts on “The Atlanta Blood Drive Collects Donations to Save 600 Lives in Georgia”
This is just incredible. We ❤️ U is really making an impact on our society. It’s good to see celebrities stepping out and doing good for the community. It’s pretty awesome that We ❤️ U received two proclamations as well. Congratulations 🎈!
This was a very big turn out so glad to see many lives saved by blood donation! Everyone was very cheerful and happy to lend a helping hand and although it’s a small act, these actions saves lives . The thought of how many people can be helped makes me so happy! Great job!
Thank you so much to all the WeLoveU volunteers for your noble deeds, especially in such a critical time when the world desperately needs love!
Awesome event! Thank you for helping our community!
This was such a wonderful event. The people I invited who donated actually reached out last week asking when the next one is. Thank you to all the volunteers and to the wonderful chairwoman for organizing this event.
Wow, such a great turn out for an amazing cause! With the drastic blood shortage I am so thankful to be apart of a cause that cares not only about the community but also the well being of others. I truly give thanks to Chairwoman Zahng Gil-jah for having the heart of a mother and spreading love throughout all the world. The world needs more love and unity! Thank you for an event that was entertaining, informative, and life changing!
Thank you to the We Love You Foundation for putting on an event like this even during the Covid situation. There were so many smiles and so much love. I understand the Foundation’s chairwoman wants to show a mother’s love through these events and it was deffinetely felt. The We Love You Foundation is something the world needs righr now.
Such a beautiful and wonderful organization, We ❤️ You foundation has such a great impact within the different communities and the world. Thank you so much!
Fantastic job! Great to see the WELOVEU foundation always being busy for a great cause in this nation!!
There’s no greater love than to save one’s life. Through the We ♥️U Foundation Blood Drive, many lives can receive the love of life. Thanks to God many were able to donate and share in the unity of love.
It’s amazing to see so many loving people gather together to do amazing deeds, thanks to the Chairwoman for allowing us to come together and experience such great work. Thank you for the work that you do! We Love You! ❤️
It’s amazing to see so many people coming together and donating blood especially when it is needed the most. The event was able to be helpful, and fun. WeLoveU foundation really is like no other.
How amazing it is to see people from all over the USA working together for such an impactful cause. The WeLoveU foundation is truly a wonderful organization making a difference on an international scale. Thanks to the Chairwoman for providing opportunities such as this to make a difference in our own communities and around the world.
Always a huge turnout for the WeLoveU Foundation. I’m happy to see the support of community influencers as well. Let’s keep saving lives, one blood drive at a time.
I can’t wait to hear about where the next Mega Blood Drive will take place
Congratulations on a successful blood drive! All the guest speakers and volunteers are so amazing for coming up and making a huge difference helping those who need blood! Thank you Chairwoman for establishing a great organization!
What a beautiful organization! Thank you WeLoveU Foundation . Your dedication to help others around the world is very much appreciated. And you always do it with big smiles! We feel the love. Great job !
I was able to participate in this blood drive event. It was a great and awsome experience. I am very touched that We Love You Foundation members are willing to come and help the society by donating their blood even in this pandemic situation. I really want to thank them. I hope these good deeds will continue to spread out. Thank you very much 🙂
This event was so fun! I am really happy I was able to attend and help support such a noble cause. I know many people were able to benefit from the blood that was donated and I hope this event serves as inspiration for many more in the future!
It’s so amazing to see a group of people that care and concern about others during this time where everyone is scared and anxious about their own situation. Especially a group of so many young people! Keep it up We Love U!
Great work as always, WeloveU. I love seeing young people work together for a good cause.
Keep up the good work!
It was amazing to see so many volunteers come out and donate blood! The event was so encouraging and truly we could see a mother’s love being spread in Atlanta! Thank you WeLoveU Foundation for helping make a difference in the South East region of the USA!