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Long Island Boy Cured of Sickle Cell Anemia

3/17/2025

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Sebastien Beauzile, a Long Island resident, has made history as the first patient in New York to be cured of sickle cell anemia through groundbreaking genetic therapy at Cohen Children's Medical Center. By transforming his own stem cells into healthy red blood cells, Beauzile now embraces a hopeful future, fueled by a generous $100,000 donation aimed at advancing sickle cell treatment initiatives.

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Sebastien Beauzile, a Long Island resident, has made history as the first patient in New York to be cured of sickle cell anemia through groundbreaking genetic therapy at Cohen Children's Medical Center. By transforming his own stem cells into healthy red blood cells, Beauzile now embraces a hopeful future, fueled by a generous $100,000 donation aimed at advancing sickle cell treatment initiatives.