TUMS CELL AWARE

TUMS CELL AWARE We raise awareness about sickle cell disorder. we raise awareness about sickle cell disorder.

combat stigmatization, promote informed genotype decisions, provide medical and emotional support, and empower individuals living with sickle cell to live with confidence and dignity

They say “adapt or die.”But what happens when adapting becomes a daily struggle for sickle cell warriors?Climate change ...
08/07/2025

They say “adapt or die.”
But what happens when adapting becomes a daily struggle for sickle cell warriors?

Climate change is happening — fast.
And while the world debates weather and environment, some of us are just trying to survive day to day… quietly, painfully, constantly adjusting.

What does this shift mean for the sickle cell lifestyle?
How are warriors meant to cope in a world that won’t stop changing?

We’re not dropping answers here.
We’re talking LIVE. And it’s a conversation you didn’t know you needed.

🗓 Date: July 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:30PM – 9PM
🎙 With Tunmise Mayungbe & Precious Gbajula
📍TikTok LIVE – Follow CELL AWARE to join
🎯 Access is FREE

Come ready. This one’s personal.

Click the link to register:- https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMSVVYG8y/

Hello July! 🌺A new month means new hope, new strength, and new chances to raise our voices louder.At TUMS Cell Aware, we...
01/07/2025

Hello July! 🌺
A new month means new hope, new strength, and new chances to raise our voices louder.
At TUMS Cell Aware, we’re stepping into this month ready to educate, empower, and break the stigma around sickle cell. 💪🏽❤️🩸

Let’s continue to support warriors, share stories, and create impact together.
Happy New Month, Family!










01/07/2025

💬 Warrior’s Testimony: Living Beyond the Pain
"I used to hide my pain. Not just from others — but from myself.

Being a sickle cell warrior isn’t just about surviving the crisis…
It’s about the emotional weight, the stigma, the silence.

But I realized: my story matters.
The pain, the delays, the job rejections, the hospital nights — they shaped me.
But they do NOT define me.

Today, I share my story not for pity — but for power.
To show someone out there: you’re not alone.
To remind you: you are more than your diagnosis.

This is what living beyond the pain looks like —
Walking in purpose.
Building a future.
Creating impact despite the crisis.

And you?
You’re still standing.
That in itself — is a testimony."

Behind every warrior is a story of courage, resilience, and rebirth.
Don’t just survive — speak. Share. Shine. 💪🏽
You never know who needs your light.

30/06/2025

🔴 Myth:

Sickle cell warriors can’t live long or live a full life.

✅ Fact:

With the right care and lifestyle, warriors can live long, fulfilling lives — go to school, build careers, and have families.

Proper care includes:

Staying hydrated regularly

Taking your prescribed medications

Avoiding unsafe or unverified herbs (Know the contents before taking any)

Resting when your body needs it

Avoiding strenuous activities

Using your routine drugs like folic acid, pain meds, and more

Never joking with your PVC (Packed Cell Volume)

Sickle cell is a condition, not a limitation.
With smart choices and support, we can thrive, not just survive. 💪❤️

30/06/2025

🔴 Myth:

Sickle cell is contagious.

✅ Fact:
Sickle cell is not contagious it’s a hereditary genetic condition passed from parents to their children.
You cannot get it through sneezing, coughing, touching, or sharing plates.
It is not HIV, not COVID, and not an infection.

Sickle cell occurs only when both parents carry the AS genotype.
Science shows that when two AS partners have a child, there's:

25% chance of SS

50% chance of AS

25% chance of AA
So, sickle cell is inherited not contracted.

🩸 Today is World Sickle Cell Awareness Day! 🌍❤️Every June 19, we raise our voices for warriors across the globe.We break...
19/06/2025

🩸 Today is World Sickle Cell Awareness Day! 🌍❤️

Every June 19, we raise our voices for warriors across the globe.
We break the silence.
We break the stigma.
We build a world of awareness, support, and hope.

At TUMS Cell Aware, we believe every warrior’s story matters — and today, we stand united to create a future beyond the pain.

🔴 Join the movement.
🗣 Share your story.
📢 Speak up for those still unheard.

📢 We Are Live!Today, we officially launch TUMS CELL AWARE FOUNDATION — a passionate movement dedicated to creating a bet...
19/06/2025

📢 We Are Live!
Today, we officially launch TUMS CELL AWARE FOUNDATION — a passionate movement dedicated to creating a better world for sickle cell warriors. ❤️🩸

We're here to raise awareness, break the stigma, provide support, and amplify the voices of warriors and caregivers alike.

This is more than a foundation — it’s a community of hope, healing, and action.

👉🏽 Follow us.
👉🏽 Share our mission.
👉🏽 Volunteer.
Let’s walk this journey together.

🟥 TUMS CELL AWARE IS GOING LIVE! 🟥🗓️ **June 19th** | ⏰ **7PM – 9PM (WAT)**📍 **On TikTok**This *World Sickle Cell Day*, w...
17/06/2025

🟥 TUMS CELL AWARE IS GOING LIVE! 🟥
🗓️ **June 19th** | ⏰ **7PM – 9PM (WAT)**
📍 **On TikTok**

This *World Sickle Cell Day*, we’re not just raising awareness—we're starting conversations that matter.

Join us LIVE as we dive into a powerful session titled:
**“LIVING BEYOND THE PAIN”**
—an open and honest conversation about life, challenges, hope, and healing for sickle cell warriors and those who love them.

🎙️ Who can join?
**EVERYONE!** Whether you live with sickle cell or want to learn more and show support—this space is for YOU.

Let’s talk. Let’s feel. Let’s connect.
It’s time to **Break the Stigma** and bring visibility to the real stories behind the red ribbon.

🛑 Save the date
📱 Follow us on TikTok \[Tums cell aware]
🔗 Link in bio to stay updated!

“What’s one stigma or false thing people have said about you or someone living with sickle cell?”Share your story with u...
16/06/2025

“What’s one stigma or false thing people have said about you or someone living with sickle cell?”
Share your story with us — anonymously or openly. OR WRITE AN ANONYMOUS STORY , WHICH WILL POSTED ONLINE.
https://surveyheart.com/form/6810c87f68fd426daca61d94 . FOR VIDEO Use and tag .

We’re not just building a foundation —we’re building a movement.One voice. One passion. One cause.Be a part of the chang...
16/06/2025

We’re not just building a foundation —
we’re building a movement.
One voice. One passion. One cause.
Be a part of the change.
Join us as a volunteer for TUMS Cell Aware Foundation.

Launches June 19th — World Sickle Cell Day.
No experience needed. Just your heart.









JOIN OUR WHATSAPP COMMUNITY💬 Connect • Share • Volunteer • LearnWe’re building a safe space for warriors, volunteers, an...
14/06/2025

JOIN OUR WHATSAPP COMMUNITY
💬 Connect • Share • Volunteer • Learn

We’re building a safe space for warriors, volunteers, and supporters.
Click the link and become part of the movement.

📍Let’s build together
https://chat.whatsapp.com/JI3ZPT9ZdkJF6Owiag02Y4

🔴 TUMS Cell Aware Foundation
🩸 Creating a better world for sickle cell warriors

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Sango Otta

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Monday 09:00 - 17:00
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