Tag: sickle cell disease
3 Things Billy Garrett Jr does to have a better lifestyle with sickle cell
Written by Nnenna Kumenda Tip 1: Diet Now we know how hard it can be to change up your diet especially when you’re comfortable snacking and eating whatever you like,…
Sunday James Shares His Experience with Receiving Blood Donations
Written by: Nnenna Kumenda Sunday James talks about how important donating blood is for the sickle cell community and how blood transfusions have been saving his life since he was…
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…