Sickle Cell Affinity Network

07/23/2026

06/22/2026

As we head into the hot Summer days 🌙🩸

02/05/2026

Never let life’s detours or for us - - stop you from believing in yourself!

We are stronger than many can imagine! And we are here for each other, in a united mission. GROWTH.

Had a great conversation with Communication Alumni Tim Johnson. Tim is pictured here with his lovely family. Nice to reconnect Tim!

02/02/2026

Sickle Fact of the Day 🩸Sickle Cell Disease is not just pain—it’s fatigue, organ damage, mental health strain, medical trauma, and constant advocacy just to be believed.

Many adults with Sickle Cell are undertreated or denied adequate care, especially in smaller counties like Stark County, Ohio.

If you’re reading this and living with SCD—you are not weak. You are surviving something most people never see.

02/02/2026

To my Sickle Cell family:

I want to say this openly and honestly: life has been heavy lately. Grief doesn’t move on a schedule, and sometimes survival takes all the strength we have.

Even when I’m quiet, the mission continues: visibility, dignity, access to care, and support for those living with Sickle Cell—especially here in Stark County where care is still painfully limited.

Thank you for staying. Thank you for being here. We move forward together, one breath at a time.

01/12/2026

“Grief and stress directly worsen symptoms by increasing inflammation, cortisol, and vasoconstriction”

Take STRESS seriously. Stress and grief don’t just affect emotions — they can trigger pain crises.

01/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported us during our time of grieving
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12/01/2025

You are your best defense 🌙🩸💪🏾

Nobody knows your body better than you do and when things start to feel off, it’s important to take care of yourself before needing expert care

Understand your symptoms, help your body stay strong and keep your mind aware of how to help prevent a

12/01/2025

As we begin the last month of 2025, flying lightspeed into 2026, I am excited to see where we can take for all of the out there and thank you for your patience as we get things together to end the year strong.

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