Sickle Cell Association
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05/27/2026
June 19 matters because it marks World Sickle Cell Day, a day recognized to bring global attention to a condition that affects millions of people and families.
Sickle cell is not just a diagnosis. It is a lifelong condition that can involve severe pain episodes, frequent hospital visits, and ongoing health challenges that are often not visible from the outside.
For many, it means planning life around health. For families, it means constant support, advocacy, and resilience.
This day exists to make sure these realities are understood, not overlooked. To encourage education, early awareness, and better support for those living with sickle cell.
Awareness matters. But understanding, support, and action matter even more.
05/23/2026
Stop by and see our Community Health Worker at the Greater St. Mark health fair today.
For 18 years, Tywana cared for her son through sickle cell.
Hospital visits. Sleepless nights. Showing up every single time.
Her own dream of becoming a nurse stayed on hold.
But her daughter Tynai saw it.
She saw the sacrifice. She saw what her mom gave up.
And she refused to let that be the end of her story.
Now they are in nursing school together.
A daughter pushing her mother forward.
A mother turning years of pain into purpose.
A son, Mark, who fought through it all and inspired both of them.
This is what a family looks like when they lift each other.
Would you push someone you love to go back and chase their dream?
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