Calvin Robinson

Calvin Robinson's Afro Shaving

Fundraising for The Sickle Cell Society
£1,195
raised of £500 target
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Afro Shaving, 20 April 2019
The Sickle Cell Society

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We support people with sickle cell disease to improve their overall quality of life

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Sickle cell is a completely avoidable illness. Unfortunately people aren't aware of what sickle cell is or how it's passed on (genetically).

Sickle cell disease causes sufferers severe pain (known as crises), can lead to strokes, lung problems, and even death.

Sickle cell disease is caused by a faulty gene that affects how red blood cells develop. If both parents have this faulty gene, there's a 25% chance of each child they have being born with sickle cell disease.

The child's parents often won't have the condition themselves because they're only carriers of the sickle cell trait, and may not develop any symptoms.

Sickle cell disease is often detected during pregnancy or soon after birth, but this is too late. Blood tests can also be carried out at any age to check for the condition or to see if you're a carrier of the faulty gene that causes it.

I've had an afro for the past 10 years, it has certainly become a key part of my identity. My hair means a lot to me, I've even launched a brand on it (Bros with Fros). The last time I shaved my hair was for Comic Relief 2009.

Please help me raise awareness for sickle cell by sponsoring me today.

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About the charity

The Sickle Cell Society

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RCN 1046631
The Sickle Cell Society is the only national charity in the UK that supports and represents people affected by sickle cell disease to improve their overall quality of life. We provide information, advice, advocacy, respite, support services, hold talks, patient education seminars and training.

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