# @mnhealth on Facebook

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.facebook.com/1429590952527723/posts/895614789258678
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/67787800-mnhealth-facebook
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/b370ef7d53.jpg
- **Posted:** 2024-09-04T15:47:56.000+00:00

## Caption

Diagnosed with sickle cell disease at just two years old, Marvin Banks has faced immense challenges. From the loss of his twin sister to sickle cell disease, to navigating a health care system that often didn’t understand his pain, Marvin’s story is a testament to resilience. “Sickle cell disease is not a joke,” Marvin says. His advice? "Listen to your patient." Now 54, Marvin shares his journey to inspire others and advocate for better care. https://www.sicklecellmn.org/scdc/projects #SickleCellAwarenessMonth #PatientAdvocacy #HealthcareJourney

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## Tags

patientadvocacy, healthcarejourney, sicklecellawarenessmonth

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