Dr. Charles Drew was born June 3rd, 1904 in Washington D.C., he had a charmed childhood where he excelled in sports through his college years. He received his AB from Amherst University, where he graduated with honors in 1926. While Dr. Drew was attending Amherst University he became a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated. In 1928, he entered medical school at McGill University. After …show more content…
Drew live a much fulfilled life and was not able to live see the fruits of his labor. There are many stories surrounding the death of the Honorable Dr. Charles Drew. The most widely known story surrounding his death says that Dr. Drew was killed in an automobile accident while on a medical meeting in 1950. His life could have been saved, but due to discrimination, white hospitals nearby did not give him the blood transfusion he needed. Charles Drew was a brilliant Scientist who was the first to organize blood banks and had a huge impact on the number of lives saved in World War II. Dr. Charles Richard Drew stood his ground and refused to participate in the discrimination of the 1940’s. Blood transfusions are still used everyday to save many lives daily. Dr. Drew had a lot going against him during this time period, but he came out on top. So I personally would like to say thank you Dr. Charles Drew for your medical expertise and contributions to our