Gift To A Sickle Cell Warrior Program

Why Sickle Cell?

Our sickle cell program also referred to as the “Gift to A Sickle Cell Warrior” program provides sickle cell warriors in need with free access to their routine medications like folic acid. For a sickle cell patient, especially those living in parts of the world like Africa where foods are typically not fortified, access to folic acid supplementation along with other preventative medicines can be lifesaving. Unlike normal red blood cells which have a lifespan of about 120 days, sickle cell red blood cells last only about 10-20 days or less and can break down easily leading to anaemia and folate deficiency. Increase in folate intake through diet and supplementation can help make new red blood cells and reduce symptoms of anaemia and other debilitating complications sickle cell patients deal with. For these reasons the NOB Sickle Cell Program provides FREE folic acid and other preventative medications to sickle cell warriors in need