Warrior Walkathon to Support Sickle Cell Disease Association of America

Invisible Strength: Black Fathers and the Unseen War of Sickle Cell Disease

Clifton Kirkman II moves through life with an invisible weight on his shoulders - and in his blood. A Detroit-based father, journalist, and patient advocate, Clifton has lived with sickle cell disease (SCD), a genetic blood disorder that causes chronic pain and organ damage, for 38 years. Yet when asked what defines him, he doesn't start with illness. He starts with love: "I'm a...

Warrior Walkathon to Support Sickle Cell Disease Association of America

The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Inc., a national nonprofit membership organization that advocates for people affected by sickle cell disease, will hold the Warrior Walkathon on Saturday, July 19, from 9 a.m. to noon at Canton Waterfront Park in Baltimore. “SCDAA is excited to host our 12th annual walkathon, again in Baltimore,” said Regina Hartfield, president and CEO of the association. “Walk alongside sickle cell warriors, careg…

CRISPR 3.0 Changes the Game: A Cure for Sickle Cell Disease Is Now ...

In 2025, medical innovations are no longer distant promises waiting on the horizon — they have become a vibrant reality in laboratories and ... by @huang-hsin

Examining Nigeria's fight against sickle cell disease - Prime Progress NG

As Nigeria joined the world to mark World Sickle Cell Day 2025 on June 19, health professionals, activists, and stakeholders used the occasion to throw light on the country’s fight against sickle cell disease (SCD), a major public health challenge.  The nation carries nearly 50% of the global SCD burden, so the celebration was not just symbolic but a call for refreshed commitment to strengthen current systems and expand access to care, early det…