Surgery The Worst Patient I don’t think I am the worst patient! I have been very compliant, but I am so frustrated. Almost 5 weeks ago, I had surgery on my left arm. It’s been terrible. All I can do is keep it elevated. I can’t cook, clean, knit, crochet or do anything I would […]
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Hello Warrior Family this is our bi-annual update! This bi-annual update letter is a year late but I finally finished it. Apologies for the delay. Read on and you will see why… It’s been a while since I last penned an article on here. Thank you so much to everyone that has emailed, texted, called,
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Sickle Cell has had a major negative effect in my finances for the last 6 years. Many people don’t pay attention to this struggle and how doing it as a single parent makes it almost impossible. Be straight with yourself and assess where your faith is right now. Remind yourself of all the past struggles
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Hello everyone – here are some World Sickle Cell Day Activities! As you probably know, World Sickle Cell Day is around the corner on June 19th! This was established by the World Health Organization (WHO) and is celebrated all over the world. A few years ago, most of us didn’t know when it was, and
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Hey Warrior Family – we are under construction! The website is under going a much needed renovation. WE haven’t updated the site since 2013, so it’s undergoing a much needed makeover. As you know, a lot changes in technology in only a few years. We want to make the website more user friendly. It will
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Know Who You Are! Greeting to All, it’s been a minute, my SC parents! My warrior has been continuously sick since my last article posting and hence my writing had slowed! But God has blessed me with my second wind and inspired me to write for all my SC parents in the struggle daily. So
Sickle Cell Warriors, check out this pediatric voucher!!! We need your help! Please read the letter below and send your comment into the FDA. We have until February 16th to respond as a community. The deadline is coming up quick! The Pediatric Rare Disease Voucher Program was created for sickle cell disease, however, due to
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WOOHOO!!!! We made it! The 2014 Sickle Cell Warriors Gathering is now officially over! Thank you so much for everyone who has attended and made this experience phenomenal. Lakiea & I hope that you found it extremely informative, educational, inspiring, and supportive. There are so many people to thank, so we are just going to
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Today we will be speaking with Tiara Williams, a 21 year old from Chicago, who is a dedicated student and warrior. Her goal is to do Social Work and social services for the elderly, and despite facing some obstacles due to having Sickle Cell, Tiara continues to press forward towards her dreams everyday.
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Being the parents of a Sickle Cell Warrior (SCW), we know giving up is never an option. Even when we don’t receive the needed support to get through each crisis, we can never lose hope or our smile. Your child survives merely through the pain from your strength/smile. But who holds you up when exhaustion
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