Ep 6: Conversation with Tonya Prince about the Importance of Advocacy The Sickle Cycle Podcast

Welcome to our first episode of 2021. Mrs. Tonya Prince is the Co-founder of the Sickle Cell Association of Houston. Currently, approximately 9,005 residents are living with sickle cell disease in the state of Texas. On this episode, Mrs. Prince discusses her personal testimony with caring for her child with sickle cell anemia and her life's work of advocating for and with the sickle cell community. Mrs. Prince leadership has led to access of treatment options, legislation action for sickle cell related bills, and access to vaccine distribution during COVID-19 for sickle cell warriors in Houston, Texas.