WHAT IS SICKLE CELL?
Sickle Cell Disease is a genetically inherited blood disorder prevalent among people of African, Caribbean, Central/South American, East Indian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Asian and Southeast Asian ancestry.
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Mar 9

Pain, Persistence, Family: Sickle Cell Disease

By KAREN BARROW
The New York Times: Published: March 7, 2011.
Three people coping with sickle cell anemia speak about the challenges of the diagnosis. (click on the title above to read full article)

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Jan 20

Sickle Cell's Threat to Adults

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Nov 15

2011 NYC Ladders for Leaders

ANNOUNCEMENT
The 2011 NYC Ladders for Leaders
application is now available
on the DYCD website!

NYC Ladders for Leaders is a college and career readiness program offering New York City high school and college students professional paid summer internships, college scholarship opportunities, free college preparatory and SAT courses, career guidance, and leadership development workshops.
»>CLICK HERE FOR INFO

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Aug 3

My9News coverage of SCTPNWalk
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Picture from past SCTPN Walks
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SCTPN, a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization, provides education, advocacy, referral services, and support for individuals
and families living with sickle cell disease (SCD), thalassemia (Cooley’s Anemia), and other inherited blood disorders.