I don't feel as if many people are as aware as they should be. Especially since it is a predominately Black disease. It's important that we get the information out, especially here at HU, where there is a Sickle Cell Center. |
I think that it's better if these celebrities that have it come forward to speak about, and support it. There are just so many people that have it worse that me, and really need help. They go through so much. |
Now that I'm older, I know how to take care of myself. But it used to be so cold in the winter that it would cause a lot of pain in my neck and my arms, and it would get to the point where I had to be hospitalized. |