Brixton, What's Your Blood Type?

Every day in our community people rely on blood during childbirth, cancer treatment, sickle cell crises and medical emergencies. Making sure blood is always there when we need it relies entirely on people stepping forward and donating.

Join us at Brixton House on either the 13th or 14th of February to learn why blood donation matters and the difference one appointment can make in saving lives. There will be an exhibition from Akanji Studio, blending visual art and poetry to tell the story of Rizzy Akanji.

Akanji Studio brings a self-directed exhibition centred on Rizzy’s lived experience of sickle cell. The work invites audiences into the emotional and practical realities of the condition, while opening up wider conversation about visibility, care, and community. It’s an intimate, accessible entry point into a topic that’s often misunderstood.

Sickle cell disorder is the fastest growing genetic blood condition in the UK, and we urgently need 16,000 more donors of Black heritage to meet the growing demand for ethnically matched blood for people living with the disorder.

Registering to become a blood donor only takes a few minutes and as part of the process you can find out your blood type with a quick finger prick test, understanding how your blood type is used and how you can help to save lives.

Show some love this Valentine’s Day – come along, bring a friend and leave knowing your A from your O.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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