GIANTmicrobes Sickle Cell Disease Plush

Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited blood disorders characterized by the presence of abnormal hemoglobin in red blood cells. It affects millions of people worldwide. Under normal conditions, red blood cells are round and move smoothly through blood vessels, supplying the body with oxygen. However, in people with this disease, hemoglobin makes the red blood cells rigid and C-shaped, resembling a sickle agricultural tool.

This plush representation will help raise awareness of sickle cell disease and the challenges for those affected.

5% of your purchase will be donated to the Sickle Cell Association, a not-for-profit organization that strives to diminish suffering and improve the quality of life for those individuals affected by sickle cell disease.