# @americanredcross on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DVMYwBADD30
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/72587729-americanredcross-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-02-25T20:01:11.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** American Red Cross (@americanredcross) — https://gondola.cc/americanredcross

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Since he was a young boy, Wesley Dullivan was destined to be a preacher. Growing up, he had a natural gift for bringing people together and was always surrounded by friends, devoted to his family, and steady in his faith. Even as he faced the daily challenges of sickle cell disease, his spirit never wavered.

“Wesley never let his illness stop him from doing what he loved — helping people,” said his father, Gale. “No matter how much pain he was in, he would always be there for others. That was his calling."

Whether preaching, comforting grieving families, or simply offering an encouraging word to someone in need, he made it his mission to bring light.

Reverend Carolyn Rogers of Walters Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church in Bridgeport, Connecticut — where Wesley preached his trial sermon — remembers a moment that captured exactly who he was:

“I remember visiting Wesley in the hospital during a time when he was in a lot of pain. We learned that there was another sick child in the hospital, and Wesley got up from his bed and went to visit the child to pray for that child. That is who he was. I feel that God gave him the gift so he could be a light for others."

For many living with sickle cell disease, blood transfusions are essential. They offer relief from pain, can help prevent dangerous complications, and provide strength to keep going. Every transfusion Wesley received gave him another day to preach, to comfort, to love.

Wesley passed away at just 37 years old — a heartbreaking loss to everyone who knew him. But his legacy of service, love and faith continues.

To honor his memory, the Walters Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church launched an annual blood drive, ensuring others have access to the blood transfusions they need. This April, the church will host the blood drive once again, a powerful tribute to Wesley’s life and a reminder of the lives still depending on donors.

Wesley spent his life lifting up others. Now, we can lift up those who continue the fight he knew so well. Help ensure patients who depend on frequent blood transfusions receive timely care by scheduling an appointment to give blood through the link in our bio. #TeamUp4SickleCell

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