Everyday People Talking Health

57. Sickle Cell: Passion Regardless of Pain


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Funke shares experiences of her first Sickle Cell Crisis (SCC) and the importance of support systems. We talk about what living with Sickle Cell means, managing the disease, and working in film & creative industry. 

More info about Funke Alafiatayo's works & projects at linktr.ee/funkstar13


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  • Podcast Editor - Owen Thornton

  • We hope you enjoy this episode 😃


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    What is SEP?Silent Elephant Project (SEP) gives marginalised life limiting and long-term health conditions a platform, through creative and interactive projects. ‘An elephant in the room’ is an English-language metaphorical idiom for an obvious problem no one wants to discuss, or a condition no one wants challenge. This phrase has coined the main objective of the SEP.For more info - https://www.freshrb.com/silentelephantproject

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