Although there is a procedure that eliminates/cures this disease – the bone marrow transplant – the procedure is out of financial reach for many families and is not always successful. Awareness and education are paramount.
This year the K.I.S. Foundation, Inc., is focusing on young adults in transition from pediatric care to adult care. Young adult SCD patients are often denied medical care in emergency rooms due to a lack of knowledge of SCD symptoms and appropriate procedures.
The K.I.S. Foundation has many programs and events to get involved. For more information on the foundation and what Kiki Shepard is doing, click here.