Photo: Doc team getting coffee

Happy Saturday! Here's the SICK CELLS doc team getting coffee at a shop in Chicago before an exciting morning. Starting at the left: Associate Producer, Caroline; Documentary Subject, Ashley Valentine; Producer/Director, Laura Zinger; and Documentary Subject, Fran Valentine. Documentary Subject, Marqus Valentine, would be with us, but he's feeling under the weather today. We're thinking of you, Marqus!

Learn more about the Sickle Cell trait!

Ever wanted to know more about Sickle Cell Trait or wondered if having Sickle Cell Trait is something to be concerned about? Read the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute's questions and answers page about SCD Trait.http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/news/spotlight/fact-sheet/questions-and-answers-about-sickle-cell-trait

Shared Post: Remembering Uncle Johnnie

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/radio-rookies/remembering-uncle-johnnie_b_1875439.html

Photo: Occupy Sickle Cell Anemia!

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Photo: Throwback

Future film maker, world traveler, Hair stylist(didn't see that coming), and future bar owner. Me, Kevin,my cousins Benji, and Brandon.

Message from Marqus: 9/7/2012

Hello sickcell fans I wanted to post this message to keep you all up to date. It takes a lot to make a film and this film like others has had its up and downs. I started this as a small project and it grew into its own thing. I care a lot about the sickle cell community and other sicklers and there family's struggle I want to make this film as educational and productive so I can make a difference in as many ways as I can. After a few bouts with my health along with a few production set backs the first director and I are working on getting the funds to finish this film. To everyone who has been following this films production I will not let the thousands of sicklers across the world down. To all sicklers Sick cells is not just my film it is also all of yours. Thank you all for your support Marqus Valentine

Momma Fran: Update on Marqus

Hello everyone This is Marqus' mom . I just wanted to add an update. Marqus sister Ashley is our connection in the UK. Many of the problems and struggles we find here are also across the pond. We will keep you updated . Imagine a true world wide voice as one to communicate our struggle , bring it to the forefront and gain the care all persons with SCA deserve. Break down barriers , end the misconceptions , the stereotypes, and focus on equal healthcare, respect and a cure. No more castaways!! Make your voices loud clear and united. Marqus lost all state of Illinois services this month. The same is happening across the pond.
My apologies for not keeping up with my blog. I am a registered nurse for 32 years and have plenty to share . I will continue to move forward with my blog it is just taking longer than planned. Ashley is currently working on her Masters in Social Research at the University of Abeerdeen in Scotland. This gives her the opprotunity to connect with SCA pprograms and folks in the UK.
Our many thanks to everyone for posting and thinking of us. We are truly blessed to be able to be part of this mission.