A Sickle Cell Blog For The Community

With most of us currently isolating / shielding due to the coronavirus outbreak, this may be a great way for us to observe our thoughts and feelings during this time.
Sickle Cell and Coronavirus

Top Tips For Those With Sickle Cell
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 worth it?”
Life With Sickle Cell: #SHECAN365 Project
Children’s author Jenica Leah shares her story of life with sickle cell. Day 320 of the #SheCan365 Project promotes triumph as Jenica Leah shares more about her life with sickle cell and the complications she has experienced as a result of this invisible condition. “At just six weeks old, I was diagnosed with a genetic […]
Feeling Fearless in 2020
Fearless is my theme this year and I shall have no limits!
Sickle Cell Awareness Month 2019 with Madeline Wilson-Ojo
SICKLE CELL AWARENESS | JENICA’S STORY & ‘MY FRIEND JEN’ This year for sickle cell awareness month, author Jenica Leah is in conversation with Madeline Wilson-Ojo discussing her journey and the My Friend Jen children’s book series about sickle cell. Sharing awareness of sickle cell with answers to some original questions like “What has been […]
Give Blood NHS – 16 JUN 2019
@givebloodnhs #MyBloodStory
A Different Type of Flight
The London In The Sky dining experience was absolutely fabulous. Strapped in and elevated 100ft in the sky, sipping on prosecco and then some wine, taking in the spectacular views of Canary Wharf, The Thames and of course The O2, all while our chef prepared our 3 course lunch right infront of us; I couldn’t quite imagine anything more fabulous than this!
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.