The only reason it took so long for this is because everyone kept treating it as the "you-cannot-have-kids-disease", instead of acknowledging that the condition was wrecking havoc in the entire body, and infertility was just a symptom
Was an intentional decision by the Ecuadorian FA to target areas with predominantly black people. Scouts and academies were set up in these places for a reason. That decision launched the generation you’re seeing now
Today is World Sickle Cell Day & I’m reminded of 16yo Rebecca who received a bone marrow transplant from her sister Sayo to cure her of sickle cell. Their story captures exactly why people with sickle cell are true warriors & the importance of advocacy 💪🏾 https://t.co/2XflomowMo