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…
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Real Stories from People Living with Sickle Cell Disease: Geno Atkins
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…
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: 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: 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: 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: 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.…
Real Stories from People Living with Sickle Cell Disease: Vera
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…
Real Stories from People Living with Sickle Cell Disease: Tasha
Tasha’s Story Tasha Hines is 39 years old, married, and a registered nurse at an internal medicine outpatient clinic. She also has sickle cell disease.…
Real Stories from People Living with Sickle Cell Disease: Tristan
Tristan’s Story I was diagnosed with sickle cell disease at 6 months of age in my hometown of Williamsport, Pennsylvania. At that time, I was…