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More than 100,000 people live with sickle cell disease in the United States, and nearly 500,000 are impacted when families, caregivers and trait carriers are…

“It’s something that I wake up and think about every day. First thing in the morning, of course I pray to God. I thank Him for giving me this disease. I know that’s…

Why I Started Nike Opalemo Sickle Cell Foundation !I didn’t start this foundation because I read about sickle cell in a book.I started it because I live it.I am a…

Emotional testimony from South Florida patient highlights why lawmakers advanced a bill requiring physician education on sickle cell careIn many ways, Shamar Harper…

Trayson was just 10 days old when he was diagnosed with sickle cell disease. It quickly began shaping his childhood. At a year old, RSV landed him in the hospital.…

I am a sickle cell anemia warrior but I don't often have pains my  case is  different do you know why? Come to my page and I will tell you why have a nice…

I like to believe that having sickle cell doesn’t at all limit my potential. If I really want to do something, then I can. However, I have to say I have always…

I recently had the first-ever MRI scan of my brain, not something I ever expected.Getting an MRI came up during one of my routine sickle cell disease checkups,…

We are excited to invite you to the Sickle Cell & Blood Donation Awareness Conference which will take place on Feb 19th, 2026 at 5PM.This event is the fruit of…

Serenity Cole enjoyed Christmas last month relaxing with her family near her St. Louis home, making crafts and visiting friends.It was a contrast to how Cole, 18,…