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<div>Hello everyone, my name is Isowa Odiase. I always remind myself that I am the daughter of the KING.
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<div>Three years after I was born, my parents found out that I have Sickle Cell Anemia (more info on Sickle Cell Facts). Apparently, I started showing symptoms of the disease when I was 4-5 months old, my left knee was swollen, which was one of the signs. I couldn’t move my knee for weeks, but eventually got better and started walking at 9 months! From then, I would show more signs and symptoms which include; swollen belly (spleen), aches and pains in my joints, limbs, back, waist, teeth, basically my whole body, constipation, acute chest, pneumonia and more.
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<div>What is Sickle Cell Disease?
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<div>Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder that disrupts red blood cells. So typical red blood cells contain hemoglobin A (HbA), while people with sickle cell disease have red blood cells with mostly hemoglobin S (HgbS), an atypical type of hemoglobin. The atypical "S" hemoglobin causes red blood cells to become sickle-shaped (crescent-shaped). This makes the sickle-shaped cells difficult to pass through small blood vessels causing so many symptoms (sometimes fatal) in the body.
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<div>Common complications include anemia, pain crises, and infections. A sickle cell crisis can be extremely painful and require instant medical attention. Severe complications include pneumonia, acute chest syndrome, stroke, and other life-threatening complications. These complications are not limited to any age and can occur in infants with sickle cell disease as well.
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<div>I am using this platform and my Non-for Profit called ISOWARRIOR to:
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<div>·    Raise awareness about Sickle cell
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<div>·    Advocate and Support other Sickle cell patients/warriors (financially, emotionally, spiritually)
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<div>·    Create various Infusion centers (IV fluids/Hydration) for Sickle cell patients in rural areas in Nigeria
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<div>·    Assist the medical community to research a Cure
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<div>·    Collaborate with other Sickle Cell organizations.
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<div>ISOWARRIOR will also raise funds through various programs and initiatives.
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<div>Sickle Cell is a universal problem and any support through donations will be very helpful in order to improve lives and make the world a better place for generations to come.
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Yinca Remiodufuye

Nicola Omatsola

Nogie Udevbulu

Anonymous

RICHARD ODIASE

Osime Saibu

Yemi Oyekan

Uzoma Okoye

Oluwatosin Utsalo

Titilayo Oyebade

Olugbenga O Babalola

Olasunkanmi Arogundade

Isowarrior - For Sickle Cell

Isowarrior - For Sickle Cell

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