Published:
5:00 PM December 21, 2020
Ilford s Alonzo Abebrese has relied on donors for just over 10 years after suffering a third mini stroke. Alonzo - who has sickle cell anaemia - needs blood every four weeks.
- Credit: NHS Blood and Transplant
A man with sickle cell disease has backed an NHS call for blood donations over the festive period.
Alonzo Abebrese, who lives in Ilford, has relied on blood transfusions for 10 years as a result of having the genetic blood disorder which can block blood vessels, creating the risk of life-threatening complications.
Alonzo starting having transfusions every four weeks after suffering his third mini-stroke.