Gabriel George, Sickle Cell Disease Poster Child, Is Vegetarian
Written by Vegetarian Star on Monday, March 30th, 2009 in Children.
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Ten year old Gabriel George is the poster child for the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America. Sickle cell disease is a red blood cell disorder that affects mostly people of African descent, but Hispanics and Caucasians can become afflicted too.
The disease can cause chronic pain, strokes and severe damage to organs, including the spleen, liver and kidneys and although many kids Gabriel’s age have already required many blood transfusions and suffered several strokes, he so far has been relatively healthy. Mom attributes this to prayer and his diet.
Gabriel is vegetarian, avoids junk food, and drinks plenty of water.
He plays violin, likes taking pics with his digital camera, and enjoys bike rides.
Recently, Gabriel, his mother, and other sickle cell disease advocates met with President Obama to discuss the disease.
Source: Statesman.com and Sicklecelldisease.org
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