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The Faith Thomas Foundation is dedicated to raise Sickle Cell Awareness one day at a time

Columbus, OH
Joined February 2020
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Faith Thomas Foundation retweeted
#SickleCellAwarenessMonth D23 We’ve had #NewbornScreening in the US for >30 yrs and it’s saved lives BUT many parents who have a baby w/SCD are still surprised We need systems to remind people of #SickleTrait status later in life to allow for informed reproductive decisions
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Faith Thomas Foundation retweeted
#SickleCellAwareness D18 Some good news! Thrilled to participate in the @CDCgov SCD Data Collection Program, collaborating w/@RIHEALTH to develop tools to track all persons w/SCD in RI We hope these tools can be help to FINALLY be able to perform national SCD data tracking
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Faith Thomas Foundation retweeted
#SickleCellAwarenessMonth D13 It takes a village The hematologist alone is insufficient to provide comprehensive care Psychology,social work, spiritual care,nursing,coordinators, pain management,transfusion specialists ESSENTIAL and equally important parts of an SCD team
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Faith Thomas Foundation retweeted
#SickleCellAwareness Day 2 is a call to action The suffering and pain from SCD is real. Providing compassionate care is not difficult or expensive. Take time to listen. Believe the pain. Treat like family. I promise to do this everyday and hold others accountable. Will you?
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Faith Thomas Foundation retweeted
Wondering if blood stem cell donors need to have insurance or pay to donate? ⚠️ Spoiler alert, they don't! Check out which expenses are covered when you say "YES" to giving a patient a second chance at life. 👇
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Faith Thomas Foundation retweeted
We're excited to welcome Sherraine Della-Moretta, MD👩🏿‍⚕️🩺to our Benign #Hematology Team @OSUCCCJames. She joins a strong team of clinicians and researchers and will specialize in developing new #SickleCell therapies for @OSUWexMed patients. @OhioStateWIMS @FaithThomasFDN
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Faith Thomas Foundation retweeted
If you’re wondering if donating peripheral blood stem cells (#PBSC) could affect your chances of getting pregnant, check out what Dr. Rayne Rouce has to say. 👇
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Want to hear how to “Stress-Proof Your Life”? Author & speaker Eliz Greene kicks off Season 3 of our #podcast with #StressManagement tips, #BloodDonation tales & more! Take a journey with us here: bit.ly/3KjF4Bh #standout #versitistandout #StressControl
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Faith Thomas Foundation retweeted
Thank you to all our amazing sponsors for supporting the 10th Annual Warriors Convention! We are grateful for your commitment to this community and for helping us bring together warriors worldwide. Thank you for your unwavering dedication to our community.
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Faith Thomas Foundation retweeted
Let's send love to Arlie and her family as they navigate the road to recovery from #leukemia. 💙 Although she's currently in remission, you can join the #bonemarrow donor registry to give patients like her better odds of finding a match when they need it: bit.ly/43UJ3vP
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Faith Thomas Foundation retweeted
July is one of our warmer Midwest months. And there’s no better way for donors to stay hydrated than with a Versiti water bottle. Donate July 5-11 to receive your bottle, complete with a sticker set to make it your own: bitly.versiti.org/3NY4d6C While supplies last.
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Faith Thomas Foundation retweeted
Come discuss men related issues during Warriors After Dark at the Warriors Convention. Warrior After Dark sessions are gender specific to ensure everyone is comfortable discussing personal problems. So fellas, register at sicklecellconvention.org for Warriors After Dark.
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Faith Thomas Foundation retweeted
Check out how the @McCourtyTwins are tackling #sicklecell disease head-on. Inspired by personal experiences, they're using their platform to advocate for sickle cell warriors like Dontrell and Ashanti. 💙💚 bit.ly/3NuCyc4
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Faith Thomas Foundation retweeted
Did you know hundredes of thousands of collegiate athletes have joined the #BeTheMatch Registry and recruited their peers in an effort to save lives through blood stem cell donations? Check out how you can #GetInTheGame 👉 bit.ly/445aCCM
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What T-shirt will you get? It’s a mystery! Give blood by 6/28 to get a mystery T-shirt, while supplies last: bitly.versiti.org/3PosuDN
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Faith Thomas Foundation retweeted
Did you know for the majority of matches made between a blood stem cell donor and a patient, the process is similar to donating plasma? Check out the differences between #PBSC and #bonemarrow donations.👇
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Faith Thomas Foundation retweeted
We are BUILDING ON OUR LEGACY here @nationwidekids & @OhioStateMed! This week, we are proud to welcome our most diverse pediatric resident class *ever*!! And I am proud to be their teacher. ✊🏽
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This past year saw many high school students step up & save lives – students like Parkview Christian Academy’s Gracie! Super responsible, a go-getter, a joy to work with – that’s just some of the praise this leader earned as an Illinois blood drive host. Thanks, Gracie!
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Faith Thomas Foundation retweeted
We continue to share facts throughout Sickle Cell Awareness Month! Please consider donating blood…it is the gift of life to so many, including sickle cell patients! #SickleCellAwareness #SickleCellMidwest
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Faith Thomas Foundation retweeted
Check out some of my fave #SCDAwareness accounts👇🏾if you haven’t already! ✨ @PayalDesaiMD @FaithThomasFDN @PTMcGann @drzsicklecell @ConquerSCD @SCDAAorg
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