Sickle Cell & Young Stroke Survivors (SCYSS)

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Did you know that 20% of children living with the genetic blood condition – Sickle cell anaemia will have a stroke by the age of 16?

Sickle cell anaemia is a genetic blood disorder. Blood cells are shaped like a moon crescent, that does not enable the red blood cell to move easily through the blood vessels. They are stiff and sticky and tend to form clumps and gets stuck in the blood vessels causingblockages in the blood vessels that lead to the limbs, organs. This can cause excruciating pain, serious infections, and organ damage such as chest crises, kidney failure, stroke in children and other severe complications. As a charity we want to support children and young people who are living with this in their everyday life.

19/06/2024

Today is World Sickle Cell Day. We keep advocating for the warriors around the world whilst we continue to deepen the understanding of others through our awareness campaigns. Pictures taken from our event today in Nigeria.

26/09/2023

As we approach the end of Sickle Cell month, we would like to say a big thank you to Society for Healthy Living Nigeria.
Now as promised, we have some goody bags to give away. Unfortunately we are unable to ship abroad but if you live in the Uk, and would like one, please email [email protected] before the 15th of October.
For further information about SCYSS you can log on to www.scyss.org
Keep downing your water, exercising and eating right. Let’s make every day a healthy living day.

We support and educate children, young people and their families affected by sickle cell and childhood stroke. Our vision is for all to have adequate care.

25/09/2023

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http://www.scyss.org/

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