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Achievements 

  • Est. first comprehensive Sickle Cell Symposium for the city of Houston

  • Congressionally recognition received for service and commitment to the sickle cell community

  • Est. Houston Sickle Cell Awareness Month in 2015 (September, which is also national awareness)

  • Est. Houston Sickle Cell Awareness Day (April 23rd)

  • Created an integrated CBO model specific to meet the needs of those living with sickle cell disease

  • Recipient of the Ethyl Lyle Hedgeman Award for reducing health disparity 

  • Developed concept specific to Houston's geography & demographic to reduce ERD communication challenges for those living with sickle cell disease

  • Host annual back to school event for sickle cell community

  • Served on various committees and joint ventures aimed at improving systems and protocols for the sickle cell community

  • Supports many projects across the country aimed at raising awareness of sickle cell disease

  • Known and respected by the Houston leadership, council, and medical community city wide 

 

—  And so much more! 

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