If you look at the news and only pay attention to the noticeably viral social media campaigns, you might think that finding others involved in the sickle cell world would be time consuming and difficult. But, we've found that Twitter is an especially perfect place to meet, share ideas, and learn from other warriors from all over the world. In the spirit of spreading awareness -- and in celebration of our own ever-growing Twitter community -- we've compiled a list of 26 super active sickle cell advocates you'll most definitely want to follow. Open up a new tab, sign in to Twitter, get ready to go on a following spree, and start building your own virtual community of sickle cell supporters.
@BL00DB0RN
"Blood Born Sickle Cell activist, looking to uplift the spirits of other sickle cell sufferers in an encouraging way. Any day without pain is a good day!"
@pallenj
"Writer, blogger & advocate for people living with sickle cell disease."
@IAMWDC
Tune in to WDC Radio Saturday's at 4 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. ET at americatalklive.com for discussions on sickle cell and sickle cell trait.
@SCYSS
"Sickle Cell & Young Stroke Survivors provides support to children, young people and families affected by Sickle Cell Disorders and Childhood Strokes."
@1CHAUNTELL
"Executive Director of Sickle Cell Alliance Foundation."
@boldlips4SCD
"This is the sickle cell awareness challenge created by @whambam_thankyou_sham & backed by the SCDAA supported by T-Boz of TLC. Our goal is to spread awareness"
@SCDadvocate
"Sickle cell disease advocate, activist, research scientist...and occasionally...patient... with a doctorate in molecular hematology and regenerative medicine."
@SCA_O
"The Ontario Sickle Cell Association is dedicated to informing the public about Sickle Cell Disease and working towards a cure."
@10003Warriors
"#10003WarriorProject is a photographic narrative of anyone with sickle cell disease (SCD). We are set on capturing the 10003 warrior faces and stories in Kenya."
@SCCConsortium
"The Sickle Cell Community Consortium is an organization designed to unify the Sickle Cell community and its various organizations/foundations."
@CureSickleCell
"CSCF is dedicated to fighting sickle cell disease and helping families affected by it."
@Cleverlychangin
"Blogger, educator, speaker, vegetarian, wife, Sickle Cell Advocate, and mom to twins."
@SCFSN
"SCFSN is a nonprofit that will provide free direct support services to families who have children with Sickle Cell disease."
@SickledGirl
"18. UK. Sickle-Cell Anaemia. Inconsistent Blogger"
@sicklecelldoc
"Mom of twins,wife, and pediatric hematologist specializing in sickle cell disease."
@SuperMomsWithSC
"Super Moms with Sickle Cell are a group of women who will spread the knowledge and Awareness to other mothers and our communities with Sickle Cell."
@JacquelineDover
"Registered nurse, proud mom, runner, sickle cell disease advocate"
@HOPEforSCD
"Non-Profit Educational Org dedicated to creating patient education tools related to Sickle Cell Disease using research based best practices for Adult Learners"
@SCWarriorTweets
"Sickle cell affects us all. Join the movement and become a warrior. Passionate about sickle cell advocacy and empowerment. Inspired. Radiant. Resilient."
@SCNationUK
"Sickle Cell Nation is a charity dedicated to raising awareness, educating the nation and generating funds to support suffers as they become young adults."
@GreaterThanSC
"Greater Than Sickle Cell is a Campaign of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America - @SCDAAorg."
@theforrestsis71
12-year-old sickle cell warrior and founder of Nazhi Thee Baker Angel Foundation
@SickletheCycle
"Help us band together to #sicklethecycle so it can't sickle our cells."
@CayenneWellness
"Dedicated to health promotion & disease prevention across lifespan."
@itsanidealworld
"A Magazine for Urban Youth with Disabilities"
@SCDAAorg
"Official Twitter of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc."
Did we miss any of your favorite sickle cell warriors? Add their Twitter handles in the comments below!
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26 Twitter Accounts Every Sickle Cell Warrior Should Follow Now
May 18, 2015 by AndreaCategory: Resources for Parents, Sickle Cell Disease Tags: listicle, sickle cell listicle, sickle cell twitter | Comments Off on 26 Twitter Accounts Every Sickle Cell Warrior Should Follow Now
