Real Stories from People Living with Sickle Cell Disease: Shantá Robertson
Shantá’s Story Print Shantá and her family. From left, Ryan, Khari, Derek, Shantá, and Mikaili. Shantá and her husband Derek are the parents of three…
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Real Stories from People Living with Sickle Cell Disease: Lance Jasper Jones
Lance’s Story Lance Jasper Jones is 31 years old, is engaged to be married, is in graduate school pursuing a master’s degree in clinical psychology,…
Real Stories from People Living with Sickle Cell Disease: Fatimah
Fatimah’s Story When both parents have sickle cell trait (SCT), there is a 1 in 4 chance that each of their children will have sickle cell disease…
Real Stories from People Living with Sickle Cell Disease: Dr. Alvarez
Physician Perspective – Dr. Alvarez’s Story “When I have patients, I tell them that people with sickle cell trait (SCT) can have a normal lifespan and that…
Real Stories from People Living with Sickle Cell Disease: Mikeia Green
Mikeia Green’s Story “I knew there were a lot of things I could do to help myself stay healthy. I didn’t want to end up…
Real Stories from People Living with Sickle Cell Disease: Joshua
Joshua’s Story Joshua Adekunle is a high school senior who likes to play video games, draw, craft, and learn new things. He excels in school…
Real Stories from People Living with Sickle Cell Disease: The Johnson Family
The Johnson Family’s Story “When you lose your child, it’s real. It’s been 5 years for me. People will tell you time will heal, but…
Real Stories from People Living with Sickle Cell Disease: Harry Williams Jr.
Harry Williams Jr. is 44 years old, married, and a public health analyst and former adjunct professor. He also is a sickle cell warrior and…
Real Stories from People Living with Sickle Cell Disease: Courtney Stinnett
Courtney’s Story Living with sickle cell can be challenging and unpredictable, but I believe it makes us some of the strongest people on earth. The…
Real Stories from People Living with Sickle Cell Disease: Nilda
Nilda’s Story My name is Nilda Maria Navedo, and I am 44 years young. I was born in New York City, raised in Washington Heights.…