Colorado Sickle Cell


Rod is the spokesperson for Drive For Life, the Bronco's annual blood drive and the largest blood drive in Colorado history. He is a strong supporter of Denver’s Sickle Cell Anemia program and works to raise awareness of the disease. Rod’s daughter, Vanessa, suffers from sickle cell anemia and has needed blood transfusions all her life.

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America

(Rod Smith quote) I never understood that word - overachiever. That means you're doing something you're not supposed to be able to do, because obviously we were able to do it. It's just a matter of having the right opportunities.