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INSPIRING HOPE FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES LIVING
WITH SICKLE CELL

African American Donors Save Lives

9/13/2021

 
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Learn why obtaining blood donations from Black donors is so important to patients living with Sickle Cell.  This great article from the American Red Cross breaks down how race and ethnicity affect the blood.  
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Successful protocol to cure Sickle Cell disease

7/5/2021

 
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Sickel Cell Warrior Simone Day had a bone marrow transplant that changed her life. Usually you need a 100% match for the transplant to work. Yet with this new protocol you can use a "half-match" and recieve less chemotherepy to make it safer than ever before. 
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Support Sickle Cell Warriors - Give Blood

6/8/2021

 
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The Hoxworth Cincinnati Favorites Blood Drive Tour is back! Many Sickle Cell Warriors rely on blood donations to keep them alive and healthy.  If you donate you'll get a free t-shirt and tons of goodies from Cincy restaurants like Frisch's, LaRosa's, Graeter's, Montgomery Inn and MORE!
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Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins Chats with Robin Roberts on Good Morning America

3/28/2021

 
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T-Boz chats with Robin Roberts about her new book "A Sick Life".  In her memoires she opens up about living with Sickle Cell Anemia and how she has continued to live a life of purpose in spite of her illness.
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What You Should Know Before You Give Blood

2/9/2021

 
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Sickle Cell Warriors rely on blood donations to stay alive.  Considering giving blood?  Please check out this article on things you should know before you donate, including the health benefits of donating!
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Hope For Sickle Cell Challenge

12/1/2020

 
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The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute is seeking innovative ways to promote awareness of Sickle Cell Disease. They've created a challenge especially for college & grad students.  

If you're currently enrolled in college, graduate school, or working as a teacher/graduate assistant and want help improve the lives of Sickle Cell Warriors, please consider joining the NHLBI Hope for Sickle Cell Challenge for a chance to win up to $25,000!
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How To Be A Good Friend To Someone With Sickle Cell

10/8/2020

 
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Read this Sickle Cell Warrior's advice for those who have a friend with Sickle Cell Disease.  Includes her personal experience and tips anyone can use to be a better SCD Friend.
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Aruvant Sciences - Title Sponsor for SCAF 5K Walk/Run

5/12/2020

 
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We are pleased to announce SCAF’s special partnership with Aruvant Sciences, a biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to bring hope to Sickle Cell Disease patients by developing life-changing and potentially curative therapies. As part of our partnership, Aruvant has agreed to be SCAF’s title sponsor this year for several key events and programs.

For more info please visit www.momentumtrials.com to learn about Aruvant’s SCD trial that is currently enrolling.
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Talking With Forest Park: The Sickle Cell Alliance Foundation

4/24/2020

 
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​Executive Director, Sonya L. Moore chats with Forest Park City Manager about Sickle Cell Disease and how the community can get involved in raising awareness.  
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SCDAA Launches Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program

1/10/2020

 
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SCDAA launches Peer-to-Peer Mentoring program to help young adults with sickle cell w who are transitioning from pediatric to adult care.  Learn more about eligibility requirements to get involved in this program.
Source: SCDAA
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