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Meet Jazzlind: Daughter, Student, Girlfriend, Warrior
Meet Jazzlind: Daughter, Student, Girlfriend,…
Posted 59 days ago

This week's warrior is Jazzlind. She's a 15 year old full of spice and life, and she has candidly opened up about her experiences with sickle cell.

Meet Jazzlind: Daughter, Student, Girlfriend,…
Meet Akimie: Artist, Runway Model, Warrior
Meet Akimie: Artist, Runway Model, Warrior
Posted 86 days ago

Ever wondered if you could be a working model in NY with sickle cell? If Akimie can do it, so can you!

Meet Akimie: Artist, Runway Model, Warrior
Success Begins with You!
Success Begins with You!
Posted 89 days ago

Tosin explains how you can have a successful and happy life with sickle cell. Once we shift our mentality, we all can achieve all our goals and dreams.

Success Begins with You!
Meet Clarissa: The Warrior Behind of HeartofGold.org
Meet Clarissa: The Warrior Behind of HeartofG…
Posted 89 days ago

The creator of the Heart of Gold foundation shares her inspirational journey with sickle cell below. Read on...

Meet Clarissa: The Warrior Behind of HeartofG…
Meet Kandis: Mom, Nurse and Warrior
Meet Kandis: Mom, Nurse and Warrior
Posted 90 days ago

Meet Kandis, an intrepid and determined young lady. Even with AVN and sickle cell, she has accomplished all her dreams and strives to inspire others.

Meet Kandis: Mom, Nurse and Warrior
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Tosin's Corner

Checking In…

Checking In…

Hello everyone, It’s been a few months since I posted on here. First of all I need to apologize for the silence. I know that it may have been very frustrating to come here with no new updates. Since October, I’ve faced alot of challenges [continue reading...]

Setting Goals

Setting Goals

For those of you who haven't zeroed in on your purpose in life, this is a great exercise when you have the time. Often we have 'mental lists', but an actual physical list gives you something concrete, something that you can check off, and something [continue reading...]

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Downloads

This is a collection of documents that have been submitted to SCW to share with the sickle cell community. Most of them are documents created or developed by those with sickle cell for those with sickle cell. All rights belong to the original owners, and the documents are only available here for informational purposes. If you would like your document included, please send it to editor@sicklecellwarriors.com.

Downloadable Literature from St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital

St. Jude’s has collated a treasure trove of information that is free for download. These tracts can be used for your own learning, or discussion with your child, teachers, physicians, colleagues, family or friends. You can peruse the topics and download them free HERE.

Developing an Expert Patient Program for SCD in the USA

This is collated by Hari Prabhakar in Harvard University. This document explains how to create a self-management program for sickle cell. Covers most topics that people with sickle cell go through. Great for groups, organizations and individuals that want to understand the bigger picture of sickle cell. Download it here: Download

Sickle Cell Guide

This is an informational document created by Paul Barton and Ruth Akinboye. This is an excellent resource for parents, teachers, family members, and people with sickle cell and want to know more about the condition. The guide is very easy to read, and is only 24 pages. Download it here: Download

The Following Resources Developed by DeMontFort University in Leicester, United Kingdom

Parents’ Guide: Care and Management of your Child with Sickle Cell Disease

Booklet for Teachers

Sickle Cell and Strokes

Sickle Cell: A Guide to School Policy

Announcements

Highlighted SC Events

  • Worldwide: UN Sickle Cell Awareness Day!! on 06/19/2012
    in 31 days and 09:24 hours.

Featured Warrior

Interview with a Medical Doctor with Sickle Cell Disease

Interview with a Medical Doctor with Sickle Cell Disease

Ever wondered if you could be a doctor with sickle cell? Well you can follow that dream. Dr. Y. explains to us how she went through medical school and became a physician. [continue reading...]

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