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.…
The Heart of Gold Sickle Cell Foundation of Northern Virginia is proud to partner with INOVA’s team at the Adult Sickle Cell Center
Podcast Interview Defining Sickle Cell:Nicole Long Meet Nicole Long. A married sickle cell warrior who discusses how she took ownership of her lifestyle to manage her sickle cell. https://heartogold.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/nicole-Long-8_28_22-11.02-PM.mp3
Congratulations to Ayana Johnson! On June 25 she was crowned Miss Virginia’s Outstanding Teen for 2022.
Ayana who is from Suffolk, Va., mission during her reign, is a social impact initiative entitled, Ayana’s R.E.A.D. – Readiness to Empower, Advocate and Dimmish Hopelessness in Chronic Illness.
Join the Fight Against Sickle Cell Disease! About 100,000 people in the United States have sickle cell disease. Most are of African descent. The disease causes red blood cells to harden and form a C-shape (like a sickle). When…
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…