Sickle Cell Disorders are a group of inherited blood conditions that affects the red blood cells. These individuals carry the sickle haemoglobin S gene mutation on at least one beta globin gene.  Normally, healthy red blood cells are round and biconcave in shape and move around the body carrying oxygen. However, in SCD, the red blood cells resemble the shape of a farming tool known as the “sickle”. The lifespan of the sickle cells is greatly reduced from their normal counterparts. These cells can also get stuck as they travel through the small blood vessels, potentially causing painful episodes, acute chest syndrome and other complications.