Sickle and Shine

07/08/2023

We stay strong and keep fighting through the pain.

30/09/2022

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Growing up with sickle cell disease in Cameroon, my dad was my blood bank. Little did he know that, as a black man, he carried a special blood subtype called Ro.

I have spoken to many black folks in the UK about donating blood, a lot of them had no clue how, let alone knew they carry a special blood subtype Ro, that could save my life and those living with sickle cell.

I started my YouTube journey to inspire and educate others. We need more black donors.

Hey luvies, in this video, I talk about why people with sickle cell need blood, why we need more black people to donate blood in the UK. If you have a chance...

23/09/2022

Yesterday, my amazing team and I had the opportunity to meet, sit and have an enlightening conversation with the mayor of Walsall about SCD and the work we do at Plasma Of Hope. Thank you for having us Mayor Rose Martin.

12/09/2022

It is Sickle Cell Awareness month, but I celebrate and create awareness every single day.My only wish is that, more people do understand that, sickle cell is a genetic blood disorder, not a death sentence.

08/09/2022

It is Sickle Cell Awareness month. I chose to accept that there are some things I cannot change so need not worry about them.

I am in competition with no one. I have no desire of playing that game of being better than anyone. I am simply trying to be better than the person I was yesterday.

I am Marie-Claire Kofi, I was born Sickle Cell Disease, I inspire others to live their best life despite sickle cell challenges.

God bless you all.💕💕 Marie-Claire Kofi

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31/08/2022

It is so inspiring reading this article below. Mrs Herma Falconer, a sickle cell warrior died recently aged 89, may your soul rest in peace and you will forever be remebered in our hearts.

Growing up, I remember being told constantly that I wasn't going to live past the age of 22. That thought lived me me throughout my teenage years.

Living with sickle cell, you can have a fairly normal life and live as long as Mrs Herma Falconer. We are warriors and we will keep thriving.

https://www.sicklecellsociety.org/mrs-herma-falconer/

26/08/2022

Today, I got to share my story about living with sickle cell as a little girl from Buea, Cameroon and moving to the UK. Being blessed with two beautiful boys and doing my best in giving back to my community.

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Can't wait to share with you all the footage. I am a warrior.

25/08/2022

Taking each day at a time. My visit to Cologne, Germany.

27/07/2022

Recently, Adekunle Gold revealed to us that, he was born with Sickle Cell Disease and "begged God to take away his Life". Thankfully, God did not listen, otherwise, we would not be blessed with this talented Afrobeats artist. As someone living with the disease, I share his pain.

In this video, I talk about Adekunle Gold's recent revelation about living with Sickle Cell Disease. As someone living with the condition, I understand how t...

27/07/2022

19/07/2022

Living with sickle cell should never stop you from doing the things you love. Life is for the living and I will live the best of it because, I have sickle cell but sickle cell doesn't have it.

18/07/2022

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Sickle Cell Fighter meets husband: love, challenges, determination
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17/07/2022

What is Venice without a Gondola ride down the Grand Canal?

15/07/2022

Welcome to the City on water, Venice, Italy 🇮🇹. Making the most of the summer and living my best life before the cold sets in.

I have Sickle Cell but Sickle Cell doesn't have me nor will it stop me from enjoying the good things life can offer.

15/07/2022

Thank you for this much leg room. Very rarely you get this room allowance in economic class. Saves me walking around to avoid blood clots.

13/07/2022

The Walsall Community becomes a beautiful home away from home.

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Hello lovely people, I continue to talk about my journey with sickle cell diesease and in this video, I speak about relocating from London to Walsall, West M...

13/07/2022

Sickle Cell, Dating and Relationships. This is my story: https://youtu.be/SDgxZBcQ4tY

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Hey lovely people, on this video, I talk about dating, making and keeping relationships with sickle cell disease. I also talk about my own experience with da...

13/07/2022

We are pleased to announce that, Plasma of Hope (PoH) has been awarded a £9,780.00 grant by Comic Relief Community Fund, England. This fund is for PoH's Befriending Service.

Grants of up to £10,000 are available to strengthen local organisations to drive community projects. They also provide necessary funding and support to groups that need to kick-start new initiatives.

Plasma of Hope continues to serve its community and this will not be possible without your support. Thank you Comic Relief!

The Comic Relief Community Fund (England) is administered by the national community, Groundwork.