The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors proclaimed September as Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Sickle cell disease is a serious and painful condition affecting an estimated 100,000 Americans and millions of people around the world. For those affected by this…
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Everyone is encouraged to register for Be The Match. It is difficult for anyone to find a match, even more so for patients with SCD because the registry has a low number of…
We are immensely proud of Sickle Cell Warrior Page Jr. and his remarkable journey of resilience. Despite enduring a bone marrow transplant, chemotherapy, radiation, and extended hospital stays, he managed to excel academically. He has consistently made the honor…
George Carter is thriving and standing tall at the age of 77. This is in spite of being born with sickle cell disease, the most commonly inherited blood disorder in the United States. A true warrior in every sense…
Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disease that impacts more than 100,000 Americans. There is no cure for the disease and median life expectancy for those with sickle cell disease is between 42 and 47 years old. Samuel…
RICHMOND, Va. — According to the Virginia Department of Health, sickle cell disease impacts 1 in 12 African Americans in Virginia, yet the care available for both adults and children varies drastically depending on where you live in the…
George Carter and James Frazier II have beaten the odds. Both Richmond men are living with sickle cell disease. The genetic blood disorder proves fatal for most people before they reach the age of 50. Frazier is now 60.…
NFL star James Conner shares his cancer survivor story and encourages blood donation through the Give Blood To Give Time partnership with American Red Cross and American Cancer Society. Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that affects…
Giving the “right” type of blood donation – based on your blood type and patient needs – helps ensure the best use of your valuable contribution. Here are some things to consider when determining how you can have the…
