### Patient Stories

- [ Richies’ Story](#richies’-story)
- [ Kimora's Story](#kimora's-story)
- [ Massiel's Story](#massiel's-story)
- [ Ingrid's Story](#ingrid's-story)
- [ Helen's Story](#helen's-story)
- [ Anonymous Patient Story](#anonymous-patient-story)
 
  ## BMC Sickle Cell Disease Patient Stories 



 ## Richies’ Story

Richies is your average 10-year-old—he likes video games, playing pranks, and social studies. He also has sickle cell disease, a condition that results in red blood cells becoming sickle shaped, causing pain, organ damage, and debilitating side effects. Learn how BMC Pediatrics cares for Richies and his family. [Learn more](https://development.bmc.org/why-give/stories/richies-story/)

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 ## Kimora's Story

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 ## Massiel's Story

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 ## Ingrid's Story

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 ## Helen's Story

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 ## Anonymous Patient Story