Setting the Record Straight WK 3
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Setting the Record Straight WK 3

Welcome to Week 3 of Sickle Cell Awareness Month! This week, we’re focusing on something vital to all of us: the treatment and management of sickle cell disease (SCD). There’s a lot of misinformation out there about what it means to live with SCD, and today, we’re debunking some of the most common myths to help you better understand the options available.

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Debunking Myths WK 2
Whitney Carter Whitney Carter

Debunking Myths WK 2

🎉 Welcome to September Sickle Cell Awareness Month! 🎉

We’re excited to announce a fun and educational game for our warriors, families, and supporters - Fact or Myth! This game will not only boost your knowledge about Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) but also give you a chance to win some amazing prizes!

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Separating Fact from Fiction WK 1
Whitney Carter Whitney Carter

Separating Fact from Fiction WK 1

🎉 Welcome to September Sickle Cell Awareness Month! 🎉

We’re excited to announce a fun and educational game for our warriors, families, and supporters - Fact or Myth! This game will not only boost your knowledge about Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) but also give you a chance to win some amazing prizes!

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Embracing Life and Legacy: Lessons Learned from a Sickle Cell Warrior’s Journey
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Embracing Life and Legacy: Lessons Learned from a Sickle Cell Warrior’s Journey

Living with sickle cell disease has been a journey of both challenges and resilience. At 38 now, I reflect on the unique paths my sister Raven and I took, and the profound impact of her passing at 24. Despite our shared diagnosis, our experiences were different, teaching me invaluable lessons about strength, hope, and the importance of support. In this newsletter, I honor Raven's legacy, share insights from my journey, and highlight the power of community in navigating life with sickle cell. Join me in embracing the strength found in our shared experiences.

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Motherhood Unfiltered: My Journey of Resilience and Love
Whitney Carter Whitney Carter

Motherhood Unfiltered: My Journey of Resilience and Love

Motherhood Unfiltered : A quick look inside.

In this deeply personal newsletter, founder, Whitney, of Red Stick Sickle Cell Group, a sickle cell warrior and devoted mother of three, shares her journey through the challenges and joys of motherhood. Balancing the demands of work-from-home life, health struggles, and raising children, she offers a transparent and heartfelt look into her world. Through stories of resilience, faith, and love, Whitney inspires other mothers to embrace their unique paths with courage and grace.

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