Sickle cell was once lethal at an early age, but now patients often live past age 40 with therapies, blood transfusions or surgery. Doctors try to ward off attacks by prescribing a healthy diet and moderate exercise. Robinson's nonprofit organization, which has offices in Greensboro, Burlington, High Point and Winston-Salem, also provides transportation to medical appointments and a pediatrics clinic. The agency is responsible for screening newborns for the disease, and also provides free screening for adults. Grants afford part-time nurses for limited medical services, and counselors for stress management for its 383 active patients.
Money is part of the organization's struggles.
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