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...]
This is the finale of the interview with Raheem C, the sickle cell patient who underwent a stem cell transplant and is now sickle cell free! Congratulations Raheem! Live free and be happy! [continue reading...]
In Part 2; Raheem, a 33 year old patient who recently underwent stem cell transplant, talks about the stem cell donation and retrieval process...which surprisingly is not as grueling as you might think... [continue reading...]
It's amazing how many myths existed in the sickle cell community regarding the stem cell transplant. Raheem tells us the hardcore truth! [continue reading...]
Just because it's winter doesn't mean you have to be hibernating next to the heater. Here are some great tips to keep you pain free and yet able to go outdoors in the cold. [continue reading...]
Many of us have heard over and over again that having sickle cell and being pregnant puts you in a high risk category. Set your mind at ease pregnant moms-to-be...Sickle Cell Warrior has done some research for you. [continue reading...]
April explores the steps of helping your teen gain independence and successfully transition into the adult system. [continue reading...]
Okay, it’s decided, we are going to MAUI!!! WOOHOO! I’ve never been to Hawaii so this is going to be a great one for me. The trip is planned for right after my current work contract, I can’t wait! In other news I’m doing great, not much to report on anything. My health is good, [continue reading...]
For weeks now I’ve had a weird sleeping pattern. Generally I work late evenings from 3pm to midnight, and this is actually my dream schedule….don’t have to wake up early in the morning or fight traffic getting to work. I peak in the evenings, after 7pm or so is when I get a radical burst [continue reading...]
After graduation, I did some college in Nigeria and then a year later my parents decided to ship us all back to the US because they figured I would get better medical treatment for my sickle cell over there than back home. I’ve always wanted to go back to America so I voiced no objections. [continue reading...]
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