"We walk by faith, not by sight."
2 Corinthians 5:7
Faith
Hope
Resources
Community
Awareness
WHAT IS SICKLE CELL?
An inherited blood disorder that causes red blood cells to become hard, sticky and sickle-shaped. These abnormal cells can block blood flow and reduce oxygen delivery throughout the body
It can cause
- Severe pain crisis
- Frequent hospitalizations
- Increased risk of infections
- Organ damage and stroke
- Chronic fatigue and anemia
ELIJAH'S JOURNEY
Living with Sickle Cell
Elijah was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease at birth. He endured crisis and countless hospital stays.
Receiving Stem Cells from his mother
In June 2025 , at 10 years old, Elijah received a bone marrow transplant donated by his mother. Those cells began producing healthy red blood cells.
Recovery after Transplant
Elijahs recovery included complications from graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). He newly approved mesreceivedenchymal cell therapy. He became the first patient at U of M to received after approval.
Today Elijah is thriving and using his story to bring hope to families affected by sickle cell disease and other chronic illnesses
OUR MISSION
Faith Over Sickle is a nonprofit organization that exists to provide hope, prayer, resources, and support to families of children battling sickle cell disease and other chronic illnesses.
No family should walk this journey alone.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Every Donation
Every Volunteer
Every Prayer
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Join our Mission
Donate today
$Faithoversickle
Faithoversickle
Faithoversickle
Make Checks Payable to: FaithOverSickle