Posts Tagged ‘Warriors in the Spotlight’
Meet Dasha: Nursing Student, Dancer, Determined Warrior
Dasha is a determined, hardworking young lady. She has sickle cell, but isn’t letting the condition slow her down or stop her from her dreams, aspirations, and full potential. Read her inspiring journey below. How old where you when you found out you had sickle cell? My mother found out that I had sickle cell…
Read MoreMeet Stella: Editor, Warrior, Survivor!
It is my pleasure to introduce Stella Okwy, a strong and successful publishing editor, who has overcome many difficulties and triumphed.
Read MoreMeet Jazzlind: Daughter, Student, Girlfriend, Warrior
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.
Read MoreMeet Akimie: Artist, Runway Model, Warrior
Ever wondered if you could be a working model in NY with sickle cell? If Akimie can do it, so can you!
Read MoreMeet Clarissa: The Warrior Behind of HeartofGold.org
The creator of the Heart of Gold foundation shares her inspirational journey with sickle cell below. Read on…
Read MoreMeet Kandis: Mom, Nurse and Warrior
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.
Read MoreSickle Cell Free, Part 4: Life After Stem Cell Transplant
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!
Read MoreSickle Cell Free, Part 2: Stem Cell Donation
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…
Read MoreMeet Courtney: Student, Daughter, Warrior
Share this week’s warrior story with your grade and high school kids. Courtney is a great role model and might be able to inspire them out of a slump. Blessings!
Read MoreSickle Cell Free, Part 3: The Transplant
It’s amazing how many myths existed in the sickle cell community regarding the stem cell transplant. Raheem tells us the hardcore truth!
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