SICKLE CELL WARRIOR #15

Sickle Cell Warrior #15

Hi 

My name is Roy Omollo Otieno and I am 11 years old student in Kisumu county. I am day scholar due to having Sickle Cell Disease and very grateful that teachers and fellow students help me much to live a normal life while in school. I like to play with other kids normally but end up getting tired quickly so I watch on how much I do when it comes to activities. I love running short distances to keep fit and I always eat healthy vegetables for energy. 

I would like to advise young Sickle Cell Warriors like me to ask for fruits and vegetables because we need a lot of energy to play and grow up strong.

Love Life!
Roy Omollo.

Sickle Cell Warrior #14

10003 Warrior Project Sickle Cell Warrior #14
Photo Credits : Paul Masamo

Hi, 

My name is Joy Risper Omondi, I am 6 years old and I live and study in Kisumu County. I am the first born in our family and I have one brother who is almost 2 and also a Sickle Cell Warrior. I live with my parents and due to having Sickle Cell Disease I always feel like my parents are discouraged by everything. They find it too much to take good care for me and my brother but they keep supporting and comforting me when in crises. I don't really understand what Sickle Cell is, all i know is I get sick a lot. The doctor has not explained what it is, my parents tell me it has no cure. I only can attend schools nearby my home for my parents’ fear of attacks while in school. I always live in fear of who will take care of me when I grow up like my parents do currently.  

As a young child I would like people living with Sickle Cell Disease to be treated equally and be given great medical care to enable us live a healthy normal life. 

Love Life!
Risper