Girl had harrowing experience waiting for blood transfusion. Now she inspires people to donate

"It was the most frightening moment of our lives because at that moment I watched my daughter's color fade, her activity started to lower, she needed oxygen"

Tymia. Courtesy of Mic Smith/American Red Cross

Tymia McCullough has received more than 50 blood transfusions throughout her life.

The bright 12-year-old from Georgetown, South Carolina, suffers from Sickle Cell Anemia, and her painful condition means she requires regular blood transfusions to survive.