About Us
At Weren'tBornRich, we are more than just an organisation, we are a community built by people living with sickle cell for people living with sickle cell. We understand firsthand the challenges, the strength it takes to get through each day, and the importance of having the right support system. That's why we're here: to stand with you, speak up for you, and work for a better future.
Our Mission
Our mission is to advocate for sickle cell patients, raise awareness, and help improve the quality of care and support available. We're also passionate about contributing to better research and understanding of sickle cell disease because progress can't happen without real investment, real stories, and real people at the center.
At Weren'tBornRich, we're building something powerful: a space for support, advocacy, education, and empowerment because living with sickle cell shouldn't mean suffering in silence.
Join us as we fight for better care, better research, and a better future.
Combating Sickle Cells, one cell at a time!
Meet the Founders
We founded Weren't Born Rich as siblings who have both lived with the realities of sickle cell disease since birth. Having experienced the NHS system firsthand and faced years of pain, delays in treatment, and limited access to effective cures, we knew something had to change, not just for ourselves, but for the wider sickle cell community.
Before undergoing any medical intervention, we launched Weren't Born Rich as a platform to raise awareness and support others affected by the disease. But it was our decision to seek life-changing treatment abroad, including transplants in India followed by additional treatment in the UK, that marked a turning point in our journey.
Now post-transplant and in significantly better health, we are reviving Weren't Born Rich with renewed purpose to uplift, advocate, and push for real change in sickle cell care and research. Our story has already helped shine a spotlight on the urgent need for improved treatments, better NHS support, and equity in healthcare for sickle cell patients.
At the heart of our work is our shared vision: a future where no one has to suffer in silence, fundraise for basic medical needs, or feel overlooked in the healthcare system. Through advocacy, community engagement, and a strong focus on research development, we're building a platform that speaks directly from lived experience and works towards a better, brighter future for the next generation.
Media Coverage
Featured in The Voice
Our journey has been featured in The Voice newspaper, highlighting the groundbreaking treatment that transformed our lives. The article details our experience seeking treatment in India and the impact it has had on our health and mission.
This coverage helps bring much-needed attention to sickle cell treatment options and the challenges faced by patients in accessing effective care. By sharing our story, we hope to inspire others and drive change in how sickle cell disease is understood and treated.
