Standing in Strength: Sickle Cell Awareness Month & Our “Sickle Cell Warrior” Merch
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month 🩸—a time to amplify understanding, uplift warriors, and ignite action.
📊 Why This Month Matters
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common inherited blood disorder in the U.S., affecting approximately 100,000 people, the vast majority of whom are Black or African American.
The genetic burden is significant:
👶 1 in 365 Black babies is born with SCD.
🧬 1 in 13 carries the sickle cell trait, capable of passing it to future generations.
And the impact? Individuals with SCD often face a life expectancy shortened by 20+ years, with many living into their 50s—far below national averages. ⏳
✨ Raising Awareness with Purpose
At Campbell House, we believe awareness must come with action. That’s why we’re proud to feature our new “Sickle Cell Warrior” t-shirts 👕—designed to be worn with pride, spark conversation, and raise visibility for families and individuals touched by SCD.
Why Wear It?
💬 Starts tough conversations with empathy and clarity.
📣 Elevates voices often left unheard.
🤝 Supports the broader mission of education, resources, and community care.
🛒 Shop, Share, Support
Each purchase helps fund awareness initiatives and reaffirms that our community stands with those battling SCD—today, tomorrow, and always.
Let’s stand together, raise our voices, and be the strength our warriors need. ❤️💪
📚 References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Data & Statistics on Sickle Cell Disease. Retrieved from: https://www.cdc.gov/sickle-cell/data/index.html
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Sickle Cell Disease Awareness. Retrieved from: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/education/sickle-cell-month
American Society of Hematology. Quantifying the Life Expectancy Gap for People Living With Sickle Cell Disease. Retrieved from: https://www.hematology.org/newsroom/press-releases/2023/quantifying-the-life-expectancy-gap-for-people-living-with-sickle-cell-disease
Rare Disease Advisor. Sickle Cell Disease Life Expectancy. Retrieved from: https://www.rarediseaseadvisor.com/hcp-resource/sickle-cell-disease-life-expectancy/
