sickle cell has made me and my family stronger. but as i prepare for the marathon, the warnings from my doctor keep playing on my mind. the doctors disagree with me about what i am doing the marathon, essentially i will be reducing the oxygen circulating to my body, the functionality of my organs, and risking things like strokes, or something is obstructed somewhere and ijust collapse, and yeah... as the day approaches i'm excited and determined. ladies and gentlemen, i'd like to welcome you to the 2018 nairobi international marathon! i'm feeling good at the starting line.