Destroying Sickle Cell Disease

Keith, Jr., affectionately known as ‘KJ’, was diagnosed with sickle cell disease at birth. At 4-years old, KJ began having monthly blood transfusions to minimize his risk of strokes and unimaginable pain. Fast- forward to December 5, 2013, KJ tapped into his inner superhero powers and began destroying his sickle cell disease through a bone marrow transplant. Sickle cell disease has been around for 100 years and our goal is to fight until it's destroyed! In the words of KJ, "sickle cell sucks!"

Monday, January 20, 2014

Platelets over 100..

Today's doctor appointment went well. KJ's blood platelets were over 100. He hasn't needed any blood platelet transfusions in 2 weeks. In the past, he was getting transfusion twice a day. This is great news, because it means his body is making its own blood platelets. We get the rest of the week off from the hospital!