by SCDC-WI Team | Sep 29, 2025 | SCDC-WI Photoblog
Tokara Henry Founder of Sickle Cell Warriors of Wisconsin Tokara Henry is the founder of Sickle Cell Warriors of Wisconsin (SCWWI), a Community Based Organization (CBO), fueled by a deeply personal commitment and inspired by her cousin, whom she considered a sibling....
by SCDC-WI Team | Sep 29, 2025 | SCDC-WI Photoblog
Dr. Melissa AzulPediatric Hematologist Dr. Melissa Azul, a pediatric hematologist, is a bridge between two worlds: pediatric and adult care for sickle cell patients. Her journey to this specialty was driven by a powerful personal and professional realization. After...
by SCDC-WI Team | Aug 26, 2024 | Success Stories
Challenge As of June 2022, there was limited knowledge about the sickle cell disease (SCD) population in Wisconsin. There were no certain data highlighting the total number of SCD Warriors, where they live, and where they receive comprehensive care in Wisconsin. Lack...
by SCDC-WI Team | Jul 13, 2024 | SCDC-WI Photoblog
Interviews were conducted by Sickle Cell Warriors of Wisconsin. James GriffinWarrior, Author, Advocate In a heartfelt interview, James Griffin, now a published author, recounted his journey with sickle cell disease (SCD), a condition which became part of his life at...
by SCDC-WI Team | Jul 13, 2024 | SCDC-WI Photoblog
Interviews were conducted by Sickle Cell Warriors of Wisconsin. Porscha Brukes Mom, Warrior, SCD Champion Porscha’s journey began in her youth, a time marred by the unpredictability of sickle cell complications. “I used to feel isolated by the fact that...
