Year: 2023
Ramon Reed Biography
A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Reed began acting at the age of five in community plays with Porch Productions, Inc and through his school and church. In 2015, his…
Sickle Cell 101 and 23andMe Collaborate to Expand Sickle Cell Trait Awareness Campaign
Sickle Cell 101 and 23andMe Inc have joined forces to provide education and free resources to those unaware of their sickle cell trait status and are seeking to learn more. …
Sickle Cell Disease and Mental Health
Written by: Halimat Olaniyan Jemela Williams discusses how sickle cell affects her more than just physically. She discusses the impact of mental health as someone living with sickle cell disease,…
Being a Mom with Sickle Cell Disease
Written by: Halimat Olaniyan Versetta Brown discusses family planning, pregnancy, and parenting while living with sickle cell disease type SS. Versetta grew up terrified of the idea of having children…
Cass’s Travel Items When Flying with Sickle Cell Disease
Hi I’m Cass. I live with sickle cell disease (hbSS) and love to travel domestically and internationally. Here is what I travel with to keep me healthy while I am…
Honoring Wunmi Bakare for Women’s History Month
Written by: Halimat Olaniyan Wunmi Bakare is a superstar! She was diagnosed with sickle cell disease at 18 months old but didn’t know until years later when she was nearly…