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...]
For educators, parents and children with sickle cell disease, this video is a good point of education on the challenges faced by children and adults with sickle cell disease. [continue reading...]
Sometimes, you don't have pain, but really don't have the energy to go out and hit the town. Your blood counts are low. You're tired. It's not a crime. [continue reading...]
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Share your hallucination story and let’s all have a laugh together. [continue reading...]
Heather Davis and Dr. Jennifer Stojan, discuss care of a sickle cell patient from both points of view... [continue reading...]
How do you deal when a friend or family member is going through a crises? Check the video to find out more. [continue reading...]
Meet Elise: a beautiful, eloquent SCD warrior bravely sharing her story of the struggles of dealing with sickle cell. [continue reading...]
video on some of the most common intravenous accesses sickle cell patients have [continue reading...]
Tosin explains why the word 'sickler' is an anathema to her. Words have power. Do not allow a word to limit your dreams, aspirations and potential. [continue reading...]
Check out this poem by Jasmine Bailey. Jasmine was featured as a poet on Russell Simmons' Brave New Voices, a show that was on HBO a couple of years ago. [continue reading...]
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