Sickle Cell Awareness Month

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month.

During this time, people around the world come together to raise awareness of sickle cell disease, a serious and painful hereditary blood disorder.

It affects millions of individuals and families each year, and can cause organ damage, anemia, stroke-like episodes and other chronic health problems.

Through various activities such as fundraisers, educational programs, health screenings and social media campaigns during Sickle Cell Awareness Month we can all join together to support those affected by this debilitating condition.