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    Living Our Why: A Celebration of Life, Purpose, and Community

    My heart is incredibly full as I reflect on our 9th Annual Birthday Bash & [...]

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    Tis the Season to B a Life Saver Blood Drive – Press Release

    News Release For immediate release For more information, contact: Brenda Green, Founder & CEO, [...]

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    9th Annual Cycle for Sickle Cell & Blood Drive Event was a SUCCESS!

    Kick Off to Sickle Cell Awareness Month On behalf of The B Strong Group , Patrick, Just Braden and I [...]

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    Cycling, Walking & Running for Sickle Cell!

    Eastover, SC (August 27, 2022) The B Strong Group will host a community Cycle [...]

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    I’m Reminded

    Some days, advocacy can be exhausting. You gave me a reason to be strong and [...]

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    Why Do I Donate Blood?

    My son amazes me every day. Despite his illness, he smiles. Despite his pain, he [...]

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    To My Warrior: I Love To See You Smile

    I love to see you smile.Your laughter and smile bring joy to your momma’s heart.Sometimes [...]

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    2020 Theme: JUST B YOU

    We are excited to announce our theme for 2020: Just B You! We will [...]

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    September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month — Live Healthy S.C.

    National Sickle Cell Awareness Month brings attention to this crippling illness, a genetic disease [...]

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    June 19: World Sickle Cell Day & Sickle Cell Day in South Carolina

    On June 19, 2019, The B Strong Group will be celebrating World Sickle Cell [...]

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    2nd Annual Braden’s Birthday Bash & Blood Drive was a Success!

    We were excited to celebrate our 2nd Annual Birthday Bash & Blood Drive on [...]

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    Meet Our Warrior: Sara

    “My name is Sara Giannelli.  I am one out of 9 children and I have [...]

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    A Plea For Blood Donations

    Thank you to BlackMomsBlog.com for publishing my piece! Blood Is Love, Blood Is Life  [...]

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    It’s A Family Affair

    I’ve asked each of our immediate family to share their own words about how [...]

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    Summer Time & Sickle Cell Disease

    Summertime is when the kids are out of school, their schedules are less structured, [...]

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    Spreading Awareness

    We were invited to share our story at an American Red Cross Blood Mobile [...]

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    Why Are You Smiling?

    Not too long ago, my son and I participated in a fundraiser for our [...]

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    Our Inaugural Event

    Our first event, Braden’s 12th Birthday Bash & Blood Drive, was a success!  We [...]

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    Braden’s 12 Birthday Bash & Blood Drive

    Come celebrate with us and give back in honor of our sickle cell warriors! [...]

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