A World without Sickle Cell Anemia

01/10/2025

Tommy's is proud to support Black Maternal Mental Health Week 2025, led by The Motherhood Group.

This year’s theme is Make Black Mothers Visible.

Data has shown Black women are more likely to experience perinatal mental health problems, yet less likely to receive support. And, only 13% of Black women with mental health issues during pregnancy or after birth seek help, compared to 25% of White women.

Together, we want to change this:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/peace-adetoro

24/09/2025

A powerful new story about a London schoolgirl’s journey of living with sickle cell has been brought to life in My Blood, Your Blood — a children’s book commissioned by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT).

Inspired by the real-life experiences of 10-year-old Angel Salami from Sydenham, the book will be gifted to all Brixton primary schools this September during Sickle Cell Awareness Month 2025.

Angel says:
💬 “I feel really good that the book is based on me, as people can learn what it is like to live with sickle cell and maybe be inspired by me. I hope the book makes more people want to give blood donations and learn more about sickle cell from a young age.”

🩸 This book is more than a story — it’s a step towards recognition, awareness, and inspiring future generations to support those living with sickle cell.

Read full update online.

15/09/2025

In aid of Sickle Cell Awareness, I did an interview with the BBC last Thursday and it also aired on the BBC 3 Counties Radio.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce9r82xjglgo

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital is seeking about 12,000 new blood donors.

10/09/2025

Please watch and share this devastating documentary about Sickle Cell Disease. My heart goes out to Sam and I am using this platform to send my condolences. 🙏

What is Sickle Cell? Well Sickle cell is one of the most common inherited blood conditions in the world yet so many people still don’t know what it really is...