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These famous black celebrities are carriers and advocates for Sickle Cell Disease

by Novieku Babatunde Adeola, 10:00am June 19, 2020,
Steelers Safety Sidelined by Sickle Cell Trait - ABC News
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Ryan Clark

Through his foundation Cure League, Ryan Clark is creating awareness about the disease. A carrier of the sickle cell trait, the former NFL player lost his sister-in-law to the disease.

Last Edited by:Kent Mensah Updated: June 19, 2020

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