Monday, March 17, 2025

Black History Fact


Celebrating surgeon Dr. Charles Drew who pioneered blood preservation techniques and established the first large-scale blood banks...












From Red Cross
The American Red Cross would like to honor Dr. Charles R. Drew, a surgeon, educator and scientist who laid the groundwork for today’s modern blood donation program through his innovative work in blood banking. He is responsible for the introduction of bloodmobiles, improving the reach and accessibility of the Red Cross to potential donors in the community. The Red Cross blood program started in 1940, under the leadership of Dr. Drew, who became the first medical director for the Red Cross in 1941.
Dr. Drew is commonly referred to as the “father of modern blood banking,” a testament to his dedication to leaving a legacy for others. He lived by the mantra “excellence of performance will transcend artificial barriers created by man” and believed the quality of his work would ascend beyond the racially segregated society in which he lived. His work with the Red Cross helped save the lives of hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians during World War II.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thank you Dr. Charles Drew

Anonymous said...

Oh bet he was one of those that passed for white. Because he sure looks like a white man in these black and white photos.

Anonymous said...

^ If he's on Snitch as a Black doctor I doubt he tried to pass
At least he did something remarkable in his life unlike you . Talking smack about something you don't know nothing about.
I wish he was still a live to work on the different cancers that should be resolved by now.

Anonymous said...

Love this!!!! So much knowledge to be exposed.

Anonymous said...

Thank You, Dr. Charles R. Drew

Karenda said...

I remember learning about Dr. Drew in school but forgot the details. Black Excellence!

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