What is Sickle Cell Disease?
Sickle cell disease is a hereditary blood disorder
that attacks the red blood cells. It is called
sickle cell because some of the red blood cells
are long and shaped like sickles. Although sickle
cell disease primarily affects African Americans,
it is also found in Hispanics, Italians, Greeks and
people of Mediterranean descent. READ MORE +
Sickle cell disease is a hereditary blood disorder
that attacks the red blood cells. It is called
sickle cell because some of the red blood cells
are long and shaped like sickles. Although sickle
cell disease primarily affects African Americans,
it is also found in Hispanics, Italians, Greeks and
people of Mediterranean descent. READ MORE +
Are You a Carrier?
Although sickle cell is a genetic blood disorder-
a simple blood test will let you know if you and
your partner are at a higher risk for having
children with sickle cell. If tests determine that
you both are carriers of the sickle cell trait -
your offspring will have 1 in 4 chance of
developing sickle cell disease. READ MORE
ABOUT TRAIT+
Although sickle cell is a genetic blood disorder-
a simple blood test will let you know if you and
your partner are at a higher risk for having
children with sickle cell. If tests determine that
you both are carriers of the sickle cell trait -
your offspring will have 1 in 4 chance of
developing sickle cell disease. READ MORE
ABOUT TRAIT+
The Sickle Cell Association of Austin-Marc Thomas Foundation a non-profit 501(c)3
Our Mission: To enhance and improve the quality of life for individuals and their families
living with sickle cell disease serving as a bridge for help and hope.
Our Mission: To enhance and improve the quality of life for individuals and their families
living with sickle cell disease serving as a bridge for help and hope.
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Cell-A-Bration Benefit
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Studdard was our special
guest at the Sickle
Cell-A-Bration Benefit
Dinner click here to see
pictures!.
