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I Am Fine
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I Am Fine

The pain of Sickle Cell is not just in the blood, it also carries a heavy emotional toll on those living with it and their loved ones.

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Dear Teacher, Don't Be Ignorant
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Dear Teacher, Don't Be Ignorant

What is it really like to be a child with Sickle Cell in a Nigerian school? This is the story nobody tells.

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What You Eat Defines You
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What You Eat Defines You

Food cannot cure Sickle Cell Disease, but the wrong diet can trigger a crisis and the right one can reduce it.

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Is the Game Really Over?
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Is the Game Really Over?

Living with Sickle Cell Disease in Nigeria is hard but it is not the end. See what thriving actually looks like.

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Babe, We Need To Talk
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Babe, We Need To Talk

Two people are in love, but one conversation can change everything. Here’s why you must discuss genotype before you say “I do.”

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I Have Sickle Cell, and I Want to Marry SS
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I Have Sickle Cell, and I Want to Marry SS

I have sickle cell and I want to marry someone who has it too? Here is what you must know before you say "i do"

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Are the Myths true about Sickle Cell Disorder?
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Are the Myths true about Sickle Cell Disorder?

What do I need to know about Sickle Cell Disorder? blood condition, painful crises, anemia, infections, and organ damage.

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Does Sickle Cell Disorder affect mental health?
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Does Sickle Cell Disorder affect mental health?

How does Sickle cell disorder affect mental health? Sickle Cell Disorder is a chronic, painful, and unpredictable condition

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How Your Genotype Can Change Everything
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How Your Genotype Can Change Everything

What really causes Sickle Cell? This story explains how red blood cells flip, block blood flow, and why 150,000 Nigerian kids are born with it yearly.

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