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What is Sickle Cell Disease?

Sickle Cell Disease is an inherited red blood cell disorder that causes healthy, round red blood cells to become hard, sticky, and c-shaped—just like the farm tool called a “sickle”.

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  • SCDAA Statement on Recent Natural Disasters
    by Emma Day on January 13, 2025 at 5:23 pm

    SCDAA stands in solidarity with the warriors, advocates and community-based organizations who have been recently affected by natural disasters, including the devasting wildfires in California and the many hurricanes which hit southern states in the fall. As we pray for a speedy recovery, we send our sincere gratitude to the emergency response teams who worked The post SCDAA Statement on Recent Natural Disasters appeared first on Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Inc..

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