Clifton Kirkman, a brave warrior in the fight against sickle cell, was born before Michigan’s sickle cell mandate, leading to his diagnosis at 18 months. This past weekend, the highly impactful Sickle Cell Consortium took place, with Clifton Kirkman in attendance. His presence was not only felt but also made a significant contribution to the event, particularly during his appearance on Health IQ, where he shed light on the profound impact of sickle cell on Black men.
