Liverpool Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Support Group
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Special Events
Events like World Sickle Cell Day on the 19th June each year, help to raise awareness of this devastating condition.
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We hold special events for children and young people affected by sickle cell.
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Our team is completely made up of volunteers who commit themselves to making life better for people with sickle cell.
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Our purpose is to create a supportive community that people can rely on to help them when they are at their most vulnerable.
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This small independent charity represents people with Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia conditions, and their families, carers and friends, in the Merseyside area.
Sickle Cell Disease
Is a inherited blood disorder that affects the red blood causing them to change shape resembling the shape of a farmer’s sickle (C)shape. This is called Sickling of the red blood cells. It is caused by a gene that affects how the red blood cells develop. If both parents have the gene, there is a 1 in 4 chance of each child being born with sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease can cause episodes of acute pain (crisis), anaemia, increased risk of infections, jaundice and chest complications. They are life threatening conditions in particular young children. Although any one with sickle cell is vulnerable and is at risk. Sufferers with sickle cell requires treatment and monitoring throughout their lives.Thalassaemia
Thalassaemia
This is a group of inherited conditions caused by a reduction in the amount of haemoglobin produced in the red blood cells.People with Thalassaemia can have various degrees of anaemia. If severe,treatment with regular blood transfusions are needed. The blood transfusions can cause the body to build up a high concentration of iron. Certain drugs are used to remove the excess of iron and this provides a better chance of long term survival.
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Donate
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Fundraise
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