On Tuesday, February 6, 2024, an emotional moment taking place at Rhode Island Blood Centers (RIBC) Warwick donor center. Alexander Ramos was given the opportunity to meet just a few of the blood donors who have helped him receive lifesaving blood transfusions as part of his treatment for sickle cell anemia.
![Blood recipient Alexander Ramos meets his blood donors.](https://zq04yxwd3kp9n66tnv.blob.core.windows.net/storage-wordpress-web-production/sites/2/2024/02/d6a39a281bd40650639a3333dd4bcb9c-1024x678.jpg)
Alex has been received dozens of transfusions over the last few years and has said this anonymous gift has helped him avoid being hospitalized while he fights the blood disorder.
![Blood recipient Alexander Ramos.](https://zq04yxwd3kp9n66tnv.blob.core.windows.net/storage-wordpress-web-production/sites/2/2024/02/83a312681bd40650639a3333dd4bcb5a-1024x678.jpg)
Alex says before beginning transfusion therapy, he had a hard time doing simple day-to-day tasks but now he is looking to the future and attending law school after graduating from Rhode Island College.
Five loyal RIBC donors were able to put a face to their anonymous donation. All of them said they donate for one simple reason, because they can and it allows them to help others.
A full recap of the media coverage from this event can be found below:
![Blood recipient Alexander Ramos meets his donors.](https://zq04yxwd3kp9n66tnv.blob.core.windows.net/storage-wordpress-web-production/sites/2/2024/02/6fa312681bd40650639a3333dd4bcb5f-1024x678.jpg)
NBC 10
https://turnto10.com/news/local/sickle-cell-patient-meets-blood-donors-that-helped-him-get-life-saving-treatment-anemia-warwick-blood-center-rhode-island-transfusions-february-6-2024#
ABC 6
https://www.abc6.com/sickle-cell-anemia-patient-meets-blood-donors-who-have-helped-save-his-life/
WPRI
https://www.wpri.com/news/its-good-news/blood-recipient-meets-donors-behind-his-monthly-transfusions/amp/