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When Eli came into the world in 2010, his parents were overjoyed to welcome their long-awaited child. The journey to parenthood had been marked by years of attempting to conceive and undergoing numerous fertility treatments. However, their elation was tempered when Eli was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease shortly after birth. This genetic condition causes red blood cells to take on a sickle shape, leading to stiffness rather than the normal round and flexible form. The altered cells struggle to carry oxygen efficiently, resulting in chronic fatigue for the affected individual. Additionally, the sickle cells can clump together, causing painful blockages in blood vessels, posing potential dangers depending on their location in the body.