My Special Aflac Duck is fantastic for children and their caregivers. Don’t just take my word for it. Watch this video to get a better understanding of the duck and how it’s already making a difference.
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As you know World Sickle Cell Day is very close to my heart. Everyday that I look at my daughter and she lives pain-free is a blessing. So far with a healthy diet and drinking plenty of fluids her life has been fine. However, as she grows I learn that when she transitions into adult
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Wow! There is so much I could write about, but in the interest of time, I have decided to share with you my top 5 most memorable moments while attending the 2015 Sickle Cell Forum at the National Institute of Health (NIH). Listening to doctors and researchers share the most up-to-date information about Sickle Cell
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I’m always reminded that God’s got this! He still has the world in His hands. We cannot take time off of life to just STOP. No, we must keep going and continue to fight for our families. We also must fight for joy to remain within our lives every day. During the month of September,
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Every year we are blessed to spend here on earth we should be thankful for the opportunities and experiences we have. As a parent of a child with Sickle Cell Disease it can be very easy to look at the situation negatively. Instead of looking at what is wrong and worrying about things why not
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There are many myths associated with sickle cell disease, but today we will debunk a few and provide people with a better understanding of what sickle cell is and how it affects different types of people’s bodies. Myth #1 Only black people get the disease. Debunked – According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) “Sickle
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One lesson I want my daughter to learn in life is that even though she has Sickle Cell Anemia, education is not optional. She is fully capable of learning and living with Sickle Cell. Everyday, I challenge her to do her best. Sickle Cell patients can still dream big and achieve their goals. I can
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