@Sickle_Life

Sickle Life is committed to providing education and information about #SickleCellDisease. Know your Sickle Cell status, make an informed life choice.

 Accra, Ghana
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Joined June 2013
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WE’RE NOT DONE
Adekunle Gold Foundation@AGoldFoundationOct 23
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WE’RE NOT DONE
Adekunle Gold Foundation@AGoldFoundationOct 23
Meet the beneficiaries of WE’RE NOT DONE❤️ 4 organisations receiving funding supported by @joinpesa 🇬🇭 @Sickle_Life 🇬🇧 @ITAV_campaign 🇨🇦 @notjustyou_njy 🇳🇬 @SAMIupdate Learn more: adekunlegoldfoundation.com #WereNotDone #AdekunleGoldFoundation
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HOPE IN A PILL: How Hydroxyurea is changing the course of Sickle Cell care in Ghana

Behind every diagnosis is a story. Behind every crisis, a family fi...

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HEALE@wehealeorgSep 30
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It’s today!!!
HEALE@wehealeorgSep 30
Join the African Healthcare association for "Truth, Treatment, and Triumph in Sickle Cell Disease," a live session with Dr. Enam Sefakor Bankas, hematologist at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Ghana, founder of Sickle Life, and co-founder of Heale. September 30, 5PM GMT on Zoom·
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HEALE@wehealeorgSep 28
Think Beyond Sickle Cell: Identity, Resilience & Thriving #SickleCellDisease may be part of someone’s story, but it is not their whole story. This week, look beyond Sickle Cell Disease towards identity, possibility and a life that is more than the illness. #heale #BeyondSCD
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HEALE@wehealeorgSep 22
Think Connection: YOU DON’T HAVE TO DO IT ALONE No one should navigate #SickleCellDisease alone. Asking for help early can make all the difference. Healing extends beyond the hospital to our families, friends, communities etc. This week, check in, listen, connect.
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It’s today!!!
HEALE@wehealeorgSep 19
Join Dr Enam Bankas, Specialist Haematologist and Sickle Cell Advocate at One Desire Foundation’s YOU FOR KNOW event. 📅 19 September 2026 ⏰ 10 AM – 5 PM 📍 Discovery & Legacy Academy, Adenta–Pantang 🎟️ FREE ENTRY Come for the science and be ready for a real conversation.
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HEALE@wehealeorgSep 14
Think Self-Care: CARING FOR YOURSELF Self-Care, Self-Management & Coping Living well with #SickleCellDisease involves learning to listen to your body, understand your triggers and make space for rest and self-care. #SickleCellAwarenessMonth #SelfCare #Thinkheale
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HEALE@wehealeorgSep 7
Think Mental Health: THE WHOLE PERSON. Living with #SickleCellDisease is more than managing physical symptoms. Mental health, emotional well-being and the ability to feel supported, understood and whole are equally important. #heale #SickleCellAwarenessMonth
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HEALE@wehealeorgSep 2
Happy New Month! September is #SickleCellAwarenessMonth. At heale, we believe awareness goes beyond the disease to the person living with it. This month, we shine more light on mental health, wellness and self-care in Sickle Cell Disease. #Thinkheale. #Heale #MentalHealth
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HEALE@wehealeorgAug 4
Thank you for choosing to Think Heale. For more information on heale visit weheale.org #heale #Thinkheale #SickleCellAwareness #WorldSickleCellDay #SickleCellDisease

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HEALE@wehealeorgAug 4
Thank you to everyone who continues to believe that healing happens through community, compassion and hope. As we look ahead, we remain committed to building a future where people living with Sickle Cell Disease are supported to thrive. #heale #Thinkheale #SickleCellAwareness
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HEALE@wehealeorgAug 4
Heale Song: A Celebration of Hope One of the most memorable moments from our World Sickle Cell Day event was this beautiful song inspired by the realities of living with #SickleCellDisease and the healing we all seek. #heale #Thinkheale #SickleCellAwareness #WorldSickleCellDay
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HEALE@wehealeorgJul 28
Creating Safe Spaces Thank you to everyone who helped create a space where people living with #SickleCellDisease, caregivers and healthcare professionals can learn from one another. The journey continues. Join our ever growing community today via weheale.org #heale
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Join heale via weheale.org. We can’t wait to have you in our community.

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HEALE@wehealeorgJul 24
Community Support Dr Vanessa Aseye Atikpui reiterates the importance of community support for wellness in persons living with #SickleCellDisease. Your support matters to us. Join our growing community today. Think heale. #heale #Thinkheale #SickleCellAwareness
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HEALE@wehealeorgJul 21
Live Well Dr Leticia Lokko Hanson reminds us that living well with #SickleCellDisease is possible when we prioritise mental health, wellness and self-care. Seek help early, it is never wrong to ask for help. #Thinkheale. #heale #SickleCellAwareness #WorldSickleCell
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HEALE@wehealeorgJul 17
Support Caregivers Paediatric Haematology Nurse Specialist Madam Diana Dwuma-Badu reminds us that children living with #SickleCellDisease and their caregivers need our support and consideration. Kindly check on a caregiver today. #Thinkheale. #heale #SickleCellAwareness
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HEALE@wehealeorgJul 15
Children Matter Children can also have mental health challenges. Dr Samira Yamyolia reminds us that frequent hospital reviews can enable early diagnosis and treatment of mental health challenges in children living with Sickle Cell Disease. Think heale. #heale #Thinkheale
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HEALE@wehealeorgJul 10
Holistic Care Good healthcare is about more than prescriptions. Dr Ivy-Marie Aggrey reminds us that supporting people living with Sickle Cell Disease means caring for their physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. Think heale. #heale #Thinkheale #SickleCellAwareness
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