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.…
View the latest information on our upcoming blood drive in McLean Va! Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that affects red blood cells. People with sickle cell disease have red blood cells that contain mostly hemoglobin S,…
https://www.eventbrite.com/…/cure-sickle-cell-now-event… Thanks to all who have already registered for the 17th Annual Cure Sickle Cell Now Move-On event, being held on September 23, 2023! For those who haven’t, don’t wait – register now for FREE to guarantee getting a…
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…
James Sims is a 2022 recipient of the Heart of Gold Legacy Scholarship. He is a 2022 graduate of Edmund Burke High School in Washington, DC graduating with a 3.1 GPA. One of the unusual languages that he took…