Richies' Story

Richies is your average 10-year-old - he likes video games, playing pranks, and social studies. He also has sickle cell disease, a condition that results in red blood cells becoming sickle shaped, causing pain, organ damage, and debilitating side effects. Learn how BMC Pediatrics cares for Richies and his family.

[@jodiabbott1348]

Richies you are such a cool kid- and teaching us what strength looks like. Richies Mama you are a hero too- thanks for sharing your story❤

[@emilyjansen531]

Richies, you are amazing! Thank you for sharing your story with the world. We are all rooting for you!

[@richiesadeyemo]

Thank you brother I know I have sickle cell because I totally love it I can walk

[@ngjnyc]

Keep up the good work kiddo!

[@richiesadeyemo]

Thank you

[@HuongHoang-lk1xy]

Richies you are a superstar! It was a pleasure being your art teacher at the Morey. I'm so proud of you! - Ms. Hoang ❤

[@jackiemorales9062]

Richie is such an Amazing kid. He is always so happy, very smart. XOXO 😘❤️

[@lmstef1983]

My absolute favorite student. I'm so proud of you. xoxo

[@richmondadeyemo]

richies

[@richiesadeyemo]

I have a Sickle Cell because I was sick and long ago

[@myrestclub]

Go my boy

[@richmondadeyemo]

About Richies he has sickle cell I tried to help him to help him to walk and he turns 11 he can walk by itself

[@oladipupojohnadeyemo]

Richies Adeyemo