Supporting Sickle Cell In Birmingham
The team at OSCAR Birmingham put in an amazing effort to prepare, pack and distribute treats and care packages across Birmingham bringing joy and smiles to children, families and adults during the festive period.
Life After Shielding With Sickle Cell
I'm looking forward to life after shielding with sickle cell, despite some of the anxieties I have about what the new normal will be like.
Flawd. A Film About Sickle Cell
I first came across the trailer for this film about sickle cell on IG back in February 2020 and I was just so gutted that I wouldn't be able to see it because, of course, it was screening in LA and I was in my bed in cold England.
Shielding With Sickle Cell
I am seeing this recommended 12 week shielding time as a bonus. This is time I never expected to have. I know they say time waits for no man but in this case, everything is pretty much on pause and
Sickle Cell and Coronavirus
We don't need to panic but we do need to be careful; prevention is better than cure!
Stress and Sickle Cell
My days of stressing over anything are no more. Why? Because life is way too short. Stress can be a trigger for bringing on a sickle cell crisis so before you let it get to that stage, ask yourself, Is it
Feeling Fearless in 2020
Fearless is my theme this year and I shall have no limits!
30 Years
Just a quick post of honesty cus we made it this far.
A Different Type of Flight
Missing my besties 30th birthday trip to Dubai last year due to sickle cell complications left me feeling absolutely gutted. I knew there was no way I could top a memorable trip to Dubai but when I found out that a Dubai experience would be coming back to London, I figured that's as close as I was going to get.
South of Spain to Ease the Pain
When you've been spoilt with a sunny bank holiday in England, you suddenly feel like every bank holiday should be the same. I definitely did, especially because the warm weather means I'm guaranteed a few less painful days with sickle cell.