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!"

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Day+ 59 No more Magnesium IV

2/3/2014

Monday's doctor appointment went well. KJ's blood & platelets levels are continuing to improve. Although he now has to take approx. 24 pills a day, he will no longer need his daily magnesium IV infusions. He also starts his home school instruction this week. Feeling blessed.