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SICKLE CELL   

A disease that affects millions of people throughout the world across a wide range of ethnicities. Join us in bringing awareness.

WHO IS TAPESTRY CONNECTIONS?

"Connecting Hearts and Minds in Love and Life

in the Fight Against Sickle Cell"

Tapestry Connections is a nonprofit organization with a mission to engage, educate, empower and, ignite the community to improve the quality of life for people affected by sickle cell disease. We advocate for and support the warrior and family. We believe that every single one of us is resilient, and that our resilience can be fostered with the help and support of a community. 

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"Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects millions of people throughout the world and is particularly common among those whose ancestors came from sub-Saharan Africa; Spanish-speaking regions in the Western Hemisphere (South America, the Caribbean, and Central America); Saudi Arabia; India; and Mediterranean countries."
                                                       

Dr. Alex T. Thomas, MD · 40 years 

LIVING WITH SICKLE CELL

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