After spending time with children affected by sickle cell disease, Adekunle Gold has announced his intention to donate to charities dedicated to supporting them.
The singer revealed his own battle with sickle cell during a recent performance in London, sharing the difficulties he faced growing up and frequently visiting the hospital due to the condition.
While he has consistently encouraged others living with sickle cell during his shows, he recognizes that more needs to be done. He has decided to partner with charities to provide substantial support for children with sickle cell.
In his words:
“It took me years to finally be able to share publicly that I was born with Sickle Cell. Over the last 2 years, I have spoken about this disease during my performances, but I realize that more needs to be done.
Every year, over 100,000 children are born with Sickle Cell in Nigeria alone. Sickle Cell has no cure and is highly under-researched because it largely affects West Africans.
This weekend was very emotional for me. I met children living with the disease and spoke with parents who are struggling to cope amidst the economic crisis in the country.
Thank you to @samiupdate and @sicklecellfoundationng for the work you are doing.
I am inspired by the touching stories and encounters I had last weekend. I want to ensure that all the independent organizations doing the vital work, outreach, and research needed to fight Sickle Cell receive the resources and support they desperately need.
To my Champions, if I can do it, you can do it too.”
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