Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories wit

Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories wit


Episode 44 | Lisa's Story - A daughter with Sickle Cell Anemia

September 16, 2020

Lisa is mom to Riley, a two-year-old living with Sickle Cell Anemia. 

She says that she can handle the frequent trips to the ER, but watching her daughter in pain is a feeling no mother should have to experience. Lisa says prayer, family support, and educating herself about Sickle Cell helps her cope with the realities of her daughter's condition.