One of the dreaded complications of sickle cell disease happens when sickle-shaped red blood cells cause large amounts of blood to pool in the spleen. It happened to Karson George of Canton in August 2019, when he was 9 months old. Normal red blood cells are round and flexible, allowing them to flow easily through […]
Kamryn continues to show sickle cell disease who’s boss.
In the fall or 2020, we introduced you to Kamryn who was hoping to celebrate her first birthday and first anniversary of no pain episodes due to her sickle cell disease. On Sickle Cell Awareness Day, we’re happy to report she was able to celebrate both! While COVID-19 kept many of us from doing ordinary things, it […]
Kamryn’s sickle cell disease doesn’t keep her from celebrating a year of firsts
With bright eyes and a contagious smile, Kamryn Logan makes living with sickle cell disease look easy, but her mom knows managing the life-long disease won’t always be simple. “I did my research before we decided to go with Akron Children’s for Kamryn’s care,” said Kimisha Dowdell, Kamryn’s mom. “I wanted to make sure it […]
Cancer and blood disorder survivors honored at games
While the hulk-like college football players may have an edge in brawn and physical strength, they’d be the first to admit they weren’t the toughest young people in the stadium on this night. That honor goes to the Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley patients who were recognized on the field at halftime as part of […]
Teacher touches the lives of 2 brothers who both needed new kidneys
Brothers Jeremiah and Solomon Hubbs inherited a disease called Alport syndrome that caused their kidneys to fail. Both were on dialysis in recent years, and both would need a kidney transplant. In 2016, the Hubbs family had moved from Cleveland to Medina to be closer to Akron Children’s Hospital. At Buckeye High School, Jeremiah’s new […]
Warren rapper draws influence from sickle cell diagnosis
“Sickle cell is like an enemy that never left.” – Tae Money’s “SickleCell Strong.” Seventeen-year-old Ja’Vionte “Tae Money” Allen draws inspiration from his personal battle with sickle cell disease in his lyrics, but much of his drive to pursue a career as a rap artist comes from encouragement from his nurses at Akron Children’s Hospital. […]
