Community support helps Miami teen prepare for upcoming life-saving bone marrow transplant

Miami teen Gigi Felix, battling sickle cell disease, received community support to secure rare blood donations needed for a life-saving bone marrow transplant. OneBlood confirmed 50 units of compatible blood were collected, with Felix’s brother serving as the marrow match. Post-transplant, she may require additional transfusions as her blood type changes to match her brother’s.