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Noah Tejada
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Born
a healthy baby boy on December 31, 2013. Or so it was perceived. Noah
crawled walked and talked at average milestone ages. He raced to catch
up with his brother who’s 4 years older than him and is now a
great mentor to his little brother 3 years his junior. The three are
inseparable. Noah has a vibrant spirit and an abundance of love for
his family. At the age of three, Noah was diagnosed with sickle cell
anemia. The family was in absolute shock. Shock from not recognizing
the signs and shock from not understanding what to expect for his future.
Thanks to The Falling Angels Sickle Cell Foundation our family did not
feel alone and were able to better understand what was happening in
Noah’s body. Falling Angels was also integral in lifting Noah’s
spirits during the holidays which, in turn, made us all happy. We are
extremely grateful for this awesome foundation, the knowledge they share
and the support they give. In spite of the challenges Noah remains a
trooper and he has learned how to articulate his levels of pain. Like
most children Noah does not like bloodwork. Noah questions all phlebotomists’
credentials before allowing them to touch him. Noah is known for his
smile, caring heart, intelligence and honesty. If you do not want to
know the absolute truth, don’t ask Noah! He strives to be the
very best at anything he attempts and loves being recognized for his
accomplishments in school. Noah’s strength is inspiring to his
family and everyone he encounters. When he says “I love you to
infinity”, he means it and we feel it. |
Poster Child For The Falling Angels
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Dedicated to our Falling Warriors |
Andrew Cranston
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On
Wednesday May 24, 2017 Andrew Cranston stepped into glory! Our hearts at the Falling Angels Sickle Cell Foundation were truly saddened. It was an honor to have Andrew as a part of our vision; the vision to provide help for those who are dealing with sickle cell disease every day. Andrew was a warrior and he fought the good fight!!! He believed in the power of God and he also believed that he was on a journey to use his voice, his gifts, and his talents to represent those who suffer with this dreaded illness. Andrew joined the Falling Angels Sickle Cell Foundation in February 2015. Andrew embraced the role of spokesperson for our foundation. He enjoyed speaking at different events and he did it well. He worked so hard to make a difference and was willing to do whatever was asked of him for the mission of the foundation. He touched so many young people’s lives. We know that he is in God’s hands. We are comforted by that fact and that he is no longer in pain. We say to you Andrew, take your rest! We thank God that you came our way. Know this. The work will continue. We will touch lives one life at a time. The Andrew Cranston Scholarship provides financial assistance for families and individuals affected by Sickle Cell Disease. We offer funds for medication, transportation, insurance assistance, and hospital admission and discharge. Unfortunately, medical insurance for sickle cell patients is very difficult to acquire. Grants will be given up to $1,000 for various services. We are the advocates for sickle cell patients. This was Andrew’s belief and dream to use is voice to assist others with Sickle Cell. |
Osaze Latif Guobadia
Osaze Guobadia Fundraiser |
Loving
son, brother, uncle and friend to everyone who has crossed his path,
Osaze Latif Guobadia passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022. A true
angel and warrior among us, Osaze’s mission to inspire and become
an advocate for those dealing with Sickle Cell disease led him to the
Fallen Angels Foundation. While only 38 years young, his impact on this world will last far beyond his time on this earth. Osaze personified unwavering strength, determination and the ability to find humor even in the most difficult situations. Osaze loved to write and left us with the following words: Despite the complications sickle cell has caused in my life I have always been able to accomplish my goals no matter how long it took. I was raised to be strong resilient ambitious and determined. To never use sickle cell as an excuse or a crutch to not do things or keep up with my peers. So because of that I’ve always taken pride in figuring things out and getting things done. They say if there is a will there is a way. —- Osaze’s ability to find the good in any situation inspired all who knew him. He leaves behind a legacy of friends from all walks of life. Those that knew him well remember his deep commitment to God, his jokes, laugh and the effortless way he lit up a room with his presence. In order to honor his memory and legacy, the Falling Angel’s Foundation is raising money in his honor to benefit other individuals with sickle cell anemia. Love from Our Founder Cynthia Settles and all of your family at Falling Angels |
Dauminique Bouvier
Dauminique Bouvier Smalling Counseling Scholarship |
Dauminique Bouvier Smalling was a resident in the East Ramapo community who lost her battle with sickle cell disease at the young age of 20 years old. As she struggled with surviving, Dauminique and her family were unaware of counseling services that were provided by Falling Angels Sickle Cell Foundation. After learning about Dauminique’s early demise, the foundation decided to dedicate their counseling program after Dauminique Bouvier Smalling. It is a legacy to her memory. The foundation also hired two certified counselors, specializing in providing support to those affected with sickle cell and their family. These counseling sessions will provide a voice for those affected by this debilitating disease. The service is free for a limited number of sessions. The foundation also provides financial assistance towards medical bills for those experiencing hardships. We provide grants up to $1,000 for various services. We continue to be advocates for those with sickle cell disease. |
OUR VISION |
To raise public awareness of Sickle Cell Disease through advocacy, health, education and promoting self-efficiency for affected families. Direct support services are offered to children, adults and families living with sickle cell disease in the Rockland County area. |
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Sponsors Our sponsors help support our organization to provide to sickle cell families. We are very grateful to work with these partners. |
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