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At #ThroughThePain Inc., sickle cell education comes from the people who know it best: doctors who treat it, caregivers who walk alongside it, and sickle cell warriors who live it every day. Together, our speakers bring clinical insight and lived experience to one conversation, helping families, schools, and communities better understand sickle cell disease and how to support those affected by it.
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WHERE WE SPEAK?
#ThroughThePain Inc. brings sickle cell and health education to school districts, churches and faith communities, hospitals and medical facilities, community health workers, municipal employees, first responders, colleges, employers, and civic organizations. Wherever people gather to learn, our speakers are ready to come.
WHY HOST A SPEAKER?
Sickle cell disease is widely misunderstood, and that gap affects care, classrooms, and workplaces. Our doctors, caregivers, and sickle cell warriors replace myths with facts, share what living with the disease really looks like, and leave your group better equipped to recognize, respond, and support.
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PRESENTERS
DR. PETER BLAIN, DNP, MSN, RN
Medical Chair of #ThroughThePain Inc.
Oncology Nurse | Healthcare Navigation | Nurse Leadership | Educator
Dr. Peter Blain is a Boston native and dedicated advocate for sickle cell disease. With a strong background in oncology nursing, he now works in biotech to expand access to personalized cancer care. Peter focus is to not only see the gaps in healthcare but also address and find viable solutions.
Speaking Topics:
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Addressing healthcare disparities and minority communities, particularly Black and Latinos.
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How to navigate Healthcare with a rare disease like sickle cell disease and utilizing effective communication to improve the quality of care delivered.
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Changes in cancer care And how to optimize one’s care journey with a cancer diagnosis.
DIMA HENDRICKS, MA, CHW
- President & Co-Founder, #ThroughThePain Inc.
-Author of Unleashing Royalty
Dima Hendricks, also known as “The Sickle Cell Health Coach,” was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia at six months old. As a patient advocate and a Research Coordinator at the University of Pittsburgh, Dima’s mission is to help other Sickle Cell Warriors to live productive lives through the pain.
The ‘Unleashing Royalty’ author also has an extensive pageant resume. She won multiple titles and is currently the reigning International...
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Michael Hendricks is a pre-licensed therapist with a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Curry College. Dedicated to helping others thrive, he brings over a decade of clinical, educational, and nonprofit experience—specializing in vocational career development with special needs students at Brockton Public Schools. Michael also serves as Director of Family Ministries & Outreach at Motivation Church.
MICHAEL HENDRICKS SR., MFT
- 2023 Caregiver of the Year award recipient
- Co-founder of #ThroughThePain Inc.
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Sickle Cell: School Policies & Best Practices
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Lovin’ Through the Pain: Building Relational Resilience When Chronic Illness is the Third Wheel
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Embracing the Journey: Loving without Fear in the Face of Chronic Illness​
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Current Methods of Trauma Therapy: A Comprehensive Overview of Approaches to Healing
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Working with Couples: Essentials in Family Therapy
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Transition Planning for students with disabilities (SWD) on IEP's
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Depression with Men