CAROLYN
THERE IS MEDICINE FOR SICKLE SELL DISEASE. IF YOUR FRIEND IS LOW INCOME SHE SHOULD BE ABLE TO APPLY FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY OR SSI. ALSO SHE CAN WRITE TO THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR SICKLE CELL DISEASE, 3345 WILSHIRE BLVD., SUITE 1880, LOS ANGELES, CA. 90010-1880, ALSO CHECK WITH THE LOCAL STATE RUN MEDICAL CENTER, MOST STATES HAVE CLINICS FOR THE STUDY OF SCD AND LOTS OF SERVICES ARE FREE TO THOSE WHO CAN'T AFFORD THEM. PLEASE WRITE TO ME IF SHE HAS FURTHER NEED FOR INFORMATION. GOD BLESS YOU. I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH BECAUSE I HAVE SCD ALSO AND HAVE SUFFERED GREATLY, EVEN THOUGH I HAVE ADEQUATE INSURANCE COVERAGE AND MEDICAL AND DRUG COVERAGE, IT ONLY MAKES THIS DISEASE BEARABLE, I STILL PRAY FOR A CURE, WE ALL DO. GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU.