Marcus is the MAIN donor (per yesterday’s strip). So he donated the most (probably over 50%, but not guaranteed). Dana is probably the second largest donoir to this point, but just my guess.
Sickle Cell Anemia, always known as a big threat in Black households because it is primarily, but of course not always, a disease that attacks Blacks. Got a lot of awareness during the late 60’s I seem to remember, at least where I grew up in the San Francisco/Oakland Bay Area, but even that was short lived at best. Nice to see Robb giving it some more daylight.
I’m really impressed that Clayton and Francine managed to have 12 healthy sons, and not one of them drew the genetic short straw and got sickle cell. Stroke of luck? Or a story that Robb can bring us later regarding one of the sons?
I know a young lady who died from sickle cell anemia. She was a lovely person who never got to see her child grow. I was about 14 years old when she died. We were members of our local volunteer ambulance squad. I think of her each time I hear the words sickle cell. It’s about time we eradicate this horrific disease
Anathema Premium Member over 5 years ago
Is Marcus paying for the whole clinic or is Dana chipping in too?
Linuxman37 over 5 years ago
Marcus is the MAIN donor (per yesterday’s strip). So he donated the most (probably over 50%, but not guaranteed). Dana is probably the second largest donoir to this point, but just my guess.
Mugens Premium Member over 5 years ago
Sickle Cell Anemia, always known as a big threat in Black households because it is primarily, but of course not always, a disease that attacks Blacks. Got a lot of awareness during the late 60’s I seem to remember, at least where I grew up in the San Francisco/Oakland Bay Area, but even that was short lived at best. Nice to see Robb giving it some more daylight.
Philly1115 over 5 years ago
I thought Marcus and Joe’s wife were brother & sister.
jagedlo over 5 years ago
Love the look of anger/determination on Marcus’ face in the second panel!
vlhatch over 5 years ago
I’m really impressed that Clayton and Francine managed to have 12 healthy sons, and not one of them drew the genetic short straw and got sickle cell. Stroke of luck? Or a story that Robb can bring us later regarding one of the sons?
mario35@embarqmail.com over 5 years ago
Me too
mrrescueguy51 over 5 years ago
I know a young lady who died from sickle cell anemia. She was a lovely person who never got to see her child grow. I was about 14 years old when she died. We were members of our local volunteer ambulance squad. I think of her each time I hear the words sickle cell. It’s about time we eradicate this horrific disease
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 5 years ago
The ironic part of it is that sickle cell was a mutation that allowed people to survive malaria.