Real Stories from People Living with Sickle Cell Disease: The Green Family
The Green Family Story “When AJ was born in 1992, there was a real lack of information and education about newborn screening and sickle cell…
The Green Family Story “When AJ was born in 1992, there was a real lack of information and education about newborn screening and sickle cell…
Geno’s Story “My story started when a young man met a young lady on the campus of Florida A&M University. On their first date he…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
Vera’s Story “I test every Black woman for sickle cell, and I test every White woman for hemophilia.” That was what Vera’s doctor told her…
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