This week’s organization in the spotlight is the Have A Heart for Sickle Anemia Foundation. Established in 1990 by the late Linda Collins it has continued on its vision to be a strong advocate and make a difference in improving the quality of life for those affected by sickle cell disease. With a web page […]
Organization in the Spotlight: Have A Heart for Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation Read More »
Today, we are interviewing Paula Kent, a warrior with a passion to dream, and to follow her talents! Despite her dealings with sickle cell, Paula was among the top 5 in her classes while she was in school, and today, Paula is a successful Administrative Assistant, as well as a Freelance Writer and an upcoming
Meet Paula: Administrative Assistant, Freelance Writer, Upcoming Gospel DJ, Warrior! Read More »
The Boy Scout motto is Be Prepared. As a Sickle Cell Warrior or Caregiver, you too must always be prepared. Get ready for a crisis with your bags packed
A healthy, simple, thiocyanate filled recipe, which is a great and tasty way to start the day.
If your child has had issues or trouble taking medications, this post is for you. ElleJenae gives us the sweet remedy that she learned from her mom which gets her baby girl to take her meds every single time.
Ever wondered what else you can do to improve your health, avoid sickle cell episodes, and generally feel better? Here are some basic tips to get you started–from one warrior to another.
Stop The Pain Before It Starts! Read More »
We have heard the saying that a ‘closed mouth does not get fed’. Learn from a Warrior Mom how to rebuild your support system, so you can care for your family when your child is in the hospital.
Seek and You Shall Find the Support You Need! Read More »
Four weeks dedicated to heart disease awareness. According to the CDC (center for disease control) over 715,000 americans will have heart disease. 600,00 die of heart disease. Having sickle cell is bad enough. Having heart disease on top of that would be much worse. As you know sickle cell has many complications. How did we
February is National Heart Month Read More »
As a caregiver of a child or loved one with sickle cell, you are often the rock. Elle Jenae gives some tips on how to ensure that your emotional reserves remain renewed.
Caregivers: Who Takes Care of You? Read More »
Sometimes you end up on a journey that you have no idea why you are traveling it. As a child, I suffered from Asthma and anything that upset me would freak me out and would cause me to have an Asthma attack. Today, Sickle cell has altered my family’s life to the point where
Emotional Support Starts with You! Read More »
