06/24/2026
🩸 A Historic Moment for the Sickle Cell Community! 🩸
Hope is becoming reality.
At just 23 years old, Daniel Cressy of New Orleans has achieved a remarkable milestone after becoming the first person in Louisiana to receive a functional cure for sickle cell disease through gene therapy. To celebrate his recovery journey, he rang the ceremonial bell at Manning Family Children’s Hospital on June 22, 2026.
This breakthrough represents more than one person’s success story, it symbolizes hope for thousands of individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease. It reminds us that continued research, innovation, and advocacy are changing lives and bringing us closer to a future where sickle cell no longer defines anyone’s destiny.
The future is brighter than ever for the sickle cell community.