Brother and sister Jacob and Alexandra Khodr both have sickle cell anaemia – a rare, life-threatening blood disease.

They visit The Royal Children’s Hospital every month for blood transfusions to keep the condition under control.

Read their story at Herald Sun Online here: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/caring-for-each-other-in-blood-disease-battle/story-e6frf7kx-1225899744415

You can help children like Jacob and Alexandra by donating blood to the Australian Red Cross Blood Service. Giving blood only takes one hour of your time and it can save three lives. Please call 13 14 95 to make an appointment or visit www.donateblood.com.au

Photo courtesy of the Herald Sun