Jordin Sparks launches ‘Generation S’ project to share sickle ce - The CW San Diego - News 8
SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) — Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum recording artist and actress Jordin Sparks is helping launch "Generation S," an inspiring project aiming to uncover and share real-world sickle cell stories.
Jordin lost her 16-year-old step-sister Bryanna to the disease earlier this year, and now, she's working to raise awareness.
Jordin Sparks along with Dr. Biree Andemariam spoke with Morning Extra about the disease and its impact on patients and their friends and families.
Dr. Andemariam treats sickle cell disease and is the director of the New England Sickle Cell Institute and Chief Medical Officer on the board of directors for the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America.
One person was shot and seriously injured outside a Kearny Mesa restaurant Friday night - sending diners running for cover.
One person was shot and seriously injured outside a Kearny Mesa restaurant Friday night - sending diners running for cover.
A man who might have died trying to surf in a rain- swollen Escondido runoff channel on Valentine's Day has been identified.
A man who might have died trying to surf in a rain- swollen Escondido runoff channel on Valentine's Day has been identified.
A small private jet inbound to San Diego International Airport suffered primary brake failure but was still able to land safely on Saturday, officials said.
A small private jet inbound to San Diego International Airport suffered primary brake failure but was still able to land safely on Saturday, officials said.
Weekend conditions are looking cool and wet. Stronger, colder system on Sunday will bring a chance of snow to San Diego mountains.
Weekend conditions are looking cool and wet. Stronger, colder system on Sunday will bring a chance of snow to San Diego mountains.
Six hundred active duty military and veterans will get a unique and intimate concert at the Belly Up on Monday February 18th.
Six hundred active duty military and veterans will get a unique and intimate concert at the Belly Up on Monday February 18th.
The U.S. Navy will commission its newest combat ship on Saturday, the USS Tulsa, which will eventually be docked in San Diego.
The U.S. Navy will commission its newest combat ship on Saturday, the USS Tulsa, which will eventually be docked in San Diego.
On February 14, 2018, Aalayah Eastmond was in class at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida when a gunman opened fire.
On February 14, 2018, Aalayah Eastmond was in class at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida when a gunman opened fire.
A San Diego family received a sweet surprise on Valentine’s Day after a fellow diner unexpectedly paid their $52.75 Red Lobster tab and left a sweet note for the mother.
A San Diego family received a sweet surprise on Valentine’s Day after a fellow diner unexpectedly paid their $52.75 Red Lobster tab and left a sweet note for the mother.
The push to clean up the canyon underneath the Vermont Street Bridge in University Heights is getting more aggressive.
The push to clean up the canyon underneath the Vermont Street Bridge in University Heights is getting more aggressive.
A private jet reportedly carrying actresses Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox lost one of its four rear tires leaving LAX Friday but landed safely at another Southern California airport.
A private jet reportedly carrying actresses Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox lost one of its four rear tires leaving LAX Friday but landed safely at another Southern California airport.
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