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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sarah Ping

Mural celebrates black blood donors as NHS calls for more in sickle cell fight

A black British artist hopes his mural honouring black blood donors can encourage more “generous souls” to donate blood to “save lives” as the NHS highlights the need for “more people of black heritage to come forward”.

Neequaye Dreph, 49, from London, has unveiled a mural honouring members of the black community in England who donate blood to help those living with sickle cell disease, to mark the start of National Blood Week.

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