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…
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Real Stories from People Living with Sickle Cell Disease: Lametra Scott
Lametra’s Story In September 2012, Lametra Scott gave birth to a baby boy. She named him Rickey. Before his birth, Lametra had no idea that…
Real Stories from People Living with Sickle Cell Disease: Rae Blaylark
Rae’s Story Rae Blaylark is the founder and Executive Director of the Sickle Cell Foundation of Minnesota; a certified community health worker; a certified hemoglobinopathy…
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…
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…