Posts Tagged ‘Warriors in the Spotlight’
A fallen Warrior rises as an Angel
Colin Alexander Ross was born in Mandeville Jamaica in August of 1961. We met in Boston after he immigrated to the United States in 1982 and married in 1987. He had been a successful DJ in Jamaica and won awards for dancing as well. Once he moved to the US, he took an accelerated course…
Read MoreSC Warrior Death due to Hospital Negligence
Sickle Cell Warrior Death Inquest Reveals Gross Negligence in Hospital This makes me so mad. Rest Pain-free Mr. Evan Smith, Your death will not be in vain, you will save many warriors, I promise. Shame on you North Middlesex Hospital. All their excuses don’t matter. This young man lost his life due to poor medical…
Read MoreWarrior in the Spotlight: Bolaji O
Warrior in the Spotlight Please extend congratulations to our warrior in the spotlight, Bolaji O. for being the 1,125th person to sign up for the Sickle Cell Warriors, Inc. monthly newsletter!! We value each one of you! In addition, we are happy that you are interacting with us by following your dreams, goals…
Read MoreMary: The Story of a Warrrior Wife
I’m not a warrior, but I’m a warrior wife. So I’ve spent time on the other side of your story. My story feels like it may have come from a Nigerian movie. I have known my husband for 21 years, we grew up as friends and neighbors. Everything was fine until he decided to…
Read MoreMeet Aminat: Daughter, Student, Future Finance Mogul, Warrior
Meet Aminat: Daughter, Student, Future Finance Mogul, Warrior I was 8 when I found out that I have sickle cell. I remembered that I stayed in the hospital for a very long time. My parents took care of me like an egg then because I was a child who understood very little. I am…
Read MoreMeet Jacqee, Daughter, 3rd Grade Teacher’s Assistant, Beautiful, Warrior
Meet Jacqee, Daughter, 3rd Grade Teacher’s Assistant, Beautiful, Warrior How old where you when you found out you had sickle cell? I was diagnosed with Sickle Cell (type: SC) when I was around 3 months old. I came to my own personal understanding of being diagnosed with sickle cell around the age of 5. How…
Read MoreIt’s Your #SickleCell Birthday!!!
Did you know that your #SickleCell Birthday is around the corner? SCW shares her personalized letter to friends.
Read MoreMeet Brittany: Caregiver and writer of poetry
This week’s warrior in the spotlight is Brittany Hightower. Brittany is a caregiver who is beautiful, intelligent, and passionate about poetry. And oh yeah, she has sickle cell. Childhood How old where you when you found out you had sickle cell? I was diagnosed at birth. How were you able to cope with school…
Read MoreMeet Henrietta: Student, Nurse, Warrior, Transplant, Sickle-Free!
Today I want to share something with you. It’s something I rarely talk about and that very few people know about me. But, since yesterday was my 5 year anniversary, I am overwhelmed with feelings. I can’t believe where I am in my life today and want to share my happiness with you. As…
Read MoreLove Overcomes Sickle Cell: Meet Linda & Steve
I’m not a warrior but I’m a warrior wife, so I’ve been on the other side of your story. I hope that this gives you hope and courage to face whatever relationship hurdles you are going through. My story is almost something out of a Nigerian movie, but this is a true story. My true…
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