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.
Ever wondered if you could be a working model in NY with sickle cell? If Akimie can do it, so can you!
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.
The creator of the Heart of Gold foundation shares her inspirational journey with sickle cell below. Read on...
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.
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...]
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...]
A study at Wayne State University is looking for African American women with sickle cell disease who are over the age of 18 to participate in a research study about their reproductive health. Women will be asked to participate in a 1 ½ – 2 hour interview and complete a short 5 minute questionnaire. Participants [continue reading...]
Medical bills and insurance often is a roadblock that plague many sickle cell warriors. Here are 4 plans that can get you out of the financial mire and on more stable ground. [continue reading...]
Participate in a new research study for daily pain diary with SC. Will last for 3 weeks. Must be between 18-35. Compensation: $90. [continue reading...]
Tosin's thoughts as we move forward in celebration in September, the month for sickle cell awareness in the United States. [continue reading...]
Vote to grant 25K from Pepsi in which a portion goes directly to sickle cell patients and their families. [continue reading...]
A 14 year old sickle cell warrior got to meet the President this week. How cool is that? [continue reading...]
There are so many ways to get involved with sickle cell. For those of you wanting to start your own group, here are a few ideas to get you started [continue reading...]
What are your plans to celebrate World Sickle Cell Day? I hope you have some...if not...get some! [continue reading...]
Have you ever wanted to enroll or participate in a research study or program involving sickle cell and didn't know where to start? [continue reading...]
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