St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: Sickle cell disease research and treatment Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder affecting red blood cells. Sickled red blood cells block small blood vessels and delay the delivery of oxygen to tissues and organs, which causes anemia, painful events, organ damage, and can to lead to death […]
Kayla and Pierce enjoying the celebrities on the Red Carpet at the Dove Awards.
Felicia & Jayla 11 and 10 years old neurofibromatosis type 1 Double trouble Jayla and Felicia were both born with a genetic disorder called neurofibromatosis type 1, or NF1. Not only does the disorder cause tumors to grow on the nerves, but it also may cause heart problems, high blood pressure and developmental delays. A […]
When Donovan was born, his family learned he suffered from sickle cell disease, an inherited blood disorder that causes red blood cells to become hard and sickle-shaped, instead of soft and round. Children and adults with the disease may experience symptoms that range from severe pain to strokes, pneumonia and organ damage.
Check out national recording artists as they interact with the children of St. Jude.
10 years old sickle cell disease When Adriana was born, routine tests revealed she suffered from sickle cell disease. For several years, Adriana would experience pain crises and have to be hospitalized for a few days at a time. But when she was 5 years old, Adriana experienced a pain crisis that resulted in a […]