FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A Fort Wayne nonprofit will host a blood drive Saturday with the hopes of highlighting Sickle Cell Awareness Month as September comes to a close. The Timothy Lymon Sickle Cell Foundation is working with Renaissance Pointe YMCA, the Versiti Blood Center of Indiana and the African American Healthcare Alliance and hopes to have at least 30 donors at Saturday's blood drive. Timothy Lymon Sickle Cell Foundation Beverly Lymon, CEO the Timothy Lymon Sickle Cell Foundation, started the nonprofit in 1990 to honor her brother, who died from sickle cell disease in 1984 at 17 years old. "In the short time when he was here, he had such a great impact with people, so that's what this foundation is basically all about. It is to reach other people to let people know that they're not out there by themselves," Beverly said. The organization has hosted successful blood drives in the past for Black History Month and other events, and Beverly hopes Saturday's blood drive will continue that trend. “People Need People” blood drive surpasses donor goal Sickle cell disease is a group of genetic disorders that causes red blood cells to be misshapen and rigid, which can lead to blood clotting and other health issues. In the U.S., 9 of 10 people who have sickle cell disease are "of African ancestry or identify as Black," according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. The blood drive will be held at Renaissance Pointe YMCA in southeast Fort Wayne from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Door prizes will be available for those in attendance. Walk-in donors are welcome, but event organizers recommended registering for a time slot online or by calling 317-916-5150.