Everyday during the month of September Shakir facilitates a twitter chat to help raise awareness about Sickle Cell Disease. The chat starts at 2pm EST and can be followed using the hashtag #SickleCellChat. I applaud everyone who is making a difference in the own way to do what they can to share more information about […]
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One of the best ways, to manage sickle cell disease (SCD) is to be informed. Learn as much as you can and then along with your doctor begin to create a management plan that works for your lifestyle. Five of my favorite websites to learn more about SCD are mentioned below: CDC.gov When I am
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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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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Reports: Approximately one of every 350-400 African-American infants in the United States is born with sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease affects about 50,000-70,000 people in the United States. World-wide, sickle cell disease is most common in people from India, Africa, the Mediterranean, Central and South America. Thank you for
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About 2 years ago, Trey reached out to me after hearing me talk about starting my blog on a podcast. On the podcast I mentioned that after my daughter was diagnosed I needed a community that provided support. Although I attended church, I did not have a strong support system nor an outlet to raise
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Today I was given an opportunity to explain to a few people about what Sickle Cell Disease is and what it means for the patients who live with it. More and more, I am understanding why silence must be stopped and the shame erased; as a result, I will continue to speak out and raise
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3 years ago I came across T.J’s Facebook Sickle Cell Support group. His views really resonated with my own and how I was managing my daughter’s care. T.J is a young sickle cell warrior who is knowledgeable about holistic foods and wholesome healthcare. He travels across the country sharing his knowledge and experiences with others. I am very
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