Journey to Exscellence

04/04/2026

🩸✨ Sickle Cell Saturday ✨🩸

BREAKING: A new gene-editing therapy is showing functional cure results for Sickle Cell Disease 👀🧬

🧠 How it works:
Doctors take your stem cells, edit them to produce healthy red blood cells, then place them back into your body — helping stop sickling at the source.

💥 Less pain
💥 Fewer hospital visits
💥 More LIFE

This is what HOPE looks like 💜

Read more:
https://newsroom.clevelandclinic.org/2026/04/01/gene-editing-therapy-shows-success-against-severe-sickle-cell-disease

Would you try gene therapy? 👇

SickleCellWarriors 💜

04/04/2026

🔥 **SICKLE CELL SATURDAY JUST GOT REAL** 🔥

💬✨ Real Voices. Real Answers. Real Connection.

We’re bringing the community together with “Battle Buddy Live!❤️

Join us LIVE twice a month starting in April for honest conversations, real questions, and support that truly understands the sickle cell journey.

🗣️ You asked. We answer.
💡 Nothing is off limits.
🤝 This is YOUR safe space.

📲 Follow
💭 Drop your questions in our Stories
⏰ Tune in and be part of the conversation

Let’s talk. Let’s heal. Let’s grow—together. ❤️

04/02/2026

🧬✨ Fun, Fun Sickle Cell Trivia! ✨🧬

Let’s learn, engage, and spread awareness together! 💜

Did you know that sickle cell disease changes red blood cells from round to crescent (sickle) shape—making it harder for oxygen to flow through the body? 🩸

💡 People with sickle cell trait may not show symptoms but can still pass the gene to their children.
🌍 Sickle cell is one of the most common inherited blood disorders worldwide.

🎯 Trivia Time!
What shape are healthy red blood cells?
A. Square
B. Round
C. Triangle

👇 Drop your answer below & tag someone to join the fun!

✨ Journey to ExSCellence is all about education, empowerment, and advocacy. Let’s continue to raise awareness and support sickle cell warriors everywhere!

💜 Spread awareness. Support the warriors. Save lives.

04/01/2026

🚨✨ WE’RE GOING LIVE! ✨🚨

It’s time for Battle Buddy LIVE with Journey to ExSCellence💜

🗓️ Every 1st & 3rd Saturday
🔥 FIRST LIVE is THIS WEEKEND!
⏰ 12PM

Come hang out, connect, and be part of something powerful for our sickle cell community 🩸💪🏾

🎁 **BONUS:** The FIRST person to join the live could win **FREE Journey to ExSCellence merch** (sizes are limited 👀🔥)

Don’t miss your chance—set your reminder NOW!

👇 Drop a 💜 if you’re pulling up!

03/31/2026

🩸✨ Journey to ExSCellence Presents: Sickle Cell Saturdays ✨🩸

It’s POLL TIME—and your voice matters!

We’re building conversations that uplift, educate, and empower our community 💬💪🏽

Help us choose our next *Battle Buddy Live* topic:

🔴 A. Impact of Sickle Cell on Daily Life
🔴 B. Success Stories
🔴 C. General Awareness & Facts
🔴 D. Interactive Engagement (Chat-Based)
🔴 E. Myth-Busting Polls

Drop your vote in the comments ⬇️ (A, B, C, D, or E)

Together, we’re creating space for real conversations, real support, and real change ❤️

03/28/2026

03/23/2026

🦸🏾‍♀️🦸🏾‍♂️ Grab your capes—it’s time to save lives! 🩸

Join us for an empowering webinar hosted by Jack and Jill of America, Inc. in partnership with the American Red Cross as we spotlight the urgent need for diverse blood donations.

📅 Tuesday, March 24, 2026
⏰ 8:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 Live on Zoom

We are proud to share that our Co-Founder will be serving as a featured panelist alongside other experts for this important conversation! 👏🏾

Hear from the panel as they discuss:
✨ Why diverse blood donors are critically needed
✨ The connection between blood donation and sickle cell care
✨ How the donation process works
✨ How YOU can help save lives

Your cape isn’t just for show—be the hero someone needs. ❤️

03/23/2026

With heartfelt gratitude, our family would like to thank everyone for the love, prayers, calls, visits, and support shown during the homegoing celebration of our beloved Mae Frances Frazier.

Your kindness and presence brought us comfort and strength during this difficult time. We are truly grateful for each of you who helped us honor her beautiful life and legacy.

Please continue to keep our family in your thoughts and prayers.

With love and appreciation,
The Frazier Family 💛

03/23/2026

🏆 Community Service Award Recap 🏆

We are beyond honored to share that Journey to ExSCellence has officially received the *Community Service Award* from the Hyattsville-Landover (MD) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. ❤️🤍

This moment was truly special—being in a room filled with leaders, changemakers, and community advocates who are all committed to making a difference. The recognition of our work in raising awareness and supporting those impacted by sickle cell disease means more than words can express.

✨ This award reflects the heart of our mission and the strength of our community.
✨ It represents every life touched, every story shared, and every step forward in advocacy and education.

We are incredibly grateful for this honor and for everyone who continues to support Journey to ExSCellence. Your belief in our mission fuels everything we do.

💬 The journey continues—and we’re just getting started.

Grateful

03/23/2026

✨ Battle Buddy Brunch Recap – Fayetteville ✨

What an incredible time we had at our *Battle Buddy Brunch* in Fayetteville! 💛

From meaningful conversations to shared experiences, this event brought together a powerful community dedicated to learning more about sickle cell disease and supporting one another. Over a delicious brunch, attendees connected, asked questions, and gained valuable insight from patient educator Carlette Baaheth, while caregivers and community members shared their inspiring stories.

We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us and made this gathering impactful—and to our partners for helping us create a space for education, empowerment, and connection.

💬 Together, we’re building stronger support systems.
💡 Together, we’re spreading awareness.
🤝 Together, we’re making a difference.

Stay tuned for more events from Journey to ExSCellence—we can’t wait to see you at the next one!