{"id":32523,"date":"2025-06-23T10:31:27","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T14:31:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/?p=32523"},"modified":"2025-06-23T10:32:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T14:32:12","slug":"world-sickle-cell-day-2025-interview-with-sylvia-okonofua","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/en\/world-sickle-cell-day-2025-interview-with-sylvia-okonofua\/","title":{"rendered":"World Sickle Cell Day 2025 – Interview with Sylvia Okonofua"},"content":{"rendered":"

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World Sickle Cell Day 2025<\/strong><\/h4>\n

June 19 is World Sickle Cell Day, a time to raise awareness about the challenges faced by individuals living with sickle cell disease and to highlight the importance of equitable care. In honour of this day, CDTRP spoke with Sylvia Okonofua<\/strong>, founder and Executive Director of Black Donors Save Lives<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In this interview, Sylvia shares:<\/p>\n

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  • The mission and vision behind Black Donors Save Lives<\/li>\n
  • How health policy affects the diversity of donor registries<\/li>\n
  • Her advocacy journey and what continues to fuel her work<\/li>\n
  • Her hopes for the future of sickle cell care and the role of community-led change<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Through her insights, Sylvia reminds us that advancing donor equity is not just about increasing numbers \u2014 it\u2019s about restoring trust, transforming systems, and creating hope. We invite you to listen to the full interview below.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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