Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Jordan, a 10-year-old basketball fan, has always been a source of happiness for his family and people around him. One of the things that makes Jordan unique is that he has been living with the pain and complications of sickle cell disease — a serious and lifelong disorder that causes his body to make sickle-shaped red blood cells that are sticky and stiff.
When Jordan turned 2, he began taking medication to help manage his disease. The side effects must be monitored so his care team at St. Louis Children’s Hospital sees him every three months. Meet Jordan and learn more about his journey with St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
Jordan, a 10-year-old basketball fan, has always been a source of happiness for his family and people around him. One of the things that makes Jordan unique is that he has been living with the pain and complications of sickle cell disease — a serious and lifelong disorder that causes his body to make sickle-shaped red blood cells that are sticky and stiff.
When Jordan turned 2, he began taking medication to help manage his disease. The side effects must be monitored so his care team at St. Louis Children’s Hospital sees him every three months. Meet Jordan and learn more about his journey with St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
