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HANOVER, N.H. (WCAX) - A blood drive at Dartmouth College on Monday was aimed at helping those with sickle cell disease. Sickle cell is a genetic blood disorder that mostly affects African Americans.

"There are still many harmful myths around sickle cell disease. It’s not a death sentence, nor is it witchcraft; it’s a genetic blood disorder, and anyone can carry the trait,” she added.