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• Sickle Cell Trait
• Sickle Cell Disease 
• Sickle Cell Trait Complications
• Sickle Cell Education
• Sickle Cell-Related Community Programs

Sample Questions to Ask

1. How is sickle cell trait different from sickle cell disease? 
2. How do you think people’s lives will be different after learning about sickle cell trait?
3. How will your program help people who have sickle cell trait?
4. Who do you think your audience is for this program?
5. How can a person tell if he or she is at risk of passing on the abnormal gene to their children? 
6. Who should be tested for sickle cell trait?
7. How do you test for sickle cell trait?
8. What are the risks if you have the trait?
9. How can I protect myself and my family from these risks?
10. Can people with the sickle cell trait compete in sports?
11. What should athletes be aware of when training or competing with SCT?
12. If I don’t have symptoms, how can I know if I am a sickle cell trait carrier? 
13. What should I do if someone says they think they might have sickle cell trait but don’t experience any associated symptoms?
14. What else would you like people to know about STAC and its mission?
15. How can you ensure this information gets out to people living with sickle cell trait and their families?
16. What kind of training would be necessary for teachers, coaches, and trainers who work with athletes with sickle cell trait?
17. Do you have any advice for someone who wants to teach a similar program in their community?