Thomika on Sickle Cell Anemia

Thomika, a teenager in the hospital for a sickle cell crisis, shares her experiences living with sickle cell disease. Despite the chronic nature of her disease, she shares how she copes on a daily basis and makes adjustments to her plans and goals in ways that lead to a fulfilling life.

The Coping Cart at Norton Children’s Hospital is designed to help ease children’s stress and anxiety.