Sickle Cell In The News
Check Out the Latest things happening in Kier's Hope and the World of Sickle Cell.
June 11, 2026
Governor signs Queen Candis Sickle Cell Act at Sentara Community Care Center
Five new laws advance bias training, screening, school support, and coordinated care for Virginians living with sickle cell disease
June 23, 2026
23-year-old becomes first in state functionally cured of sickle cell disease
2025
March 26, 2025
BOLD JOURNEY:
MEET KIER SPATES
Kier, we’re thrilled to have you on our platform and we think there is so much folks can learn from you and your story. Something that matters deeply to us is living a life and leading a career filled with purpose and so let’s start by chatting about how you found your purpose.
May 1, 2025
State of Texas:
Texas Senate Resolution 349 formally recognizes Kier Le'Juan Spates for his work helping people living with sickle cell disease. The Senate adopted it May 1, 2025.
2025
Here & Now: Kiers Hope
Fans of the Steve Harvey Morning Radio Show will know the name ?Junior.? He is Kier Spates, who was born in Houston, lived in Garland and now based in Atlanta. He has sickle cell disease and has been working for a decade to bring awareness and spur research. FOX 4?s Shaun Rabb has more in this week's Here & Now.
2025
Small Business & Non-Profit Secrets to Success: Kier's Hope Foundation
Surviving & thriving with sickle cell
2024
June 2, 2024
TEXAS METRO NEWS:
Kier’s Hope 6th annual 5K Run and Fun Walk addresses Sickle Cell Disease
More than 500 runners expected to participate in event benefiting the Kier’s Hope Foundation. 1-800-TruckWreck, powered by Witherite Law Group, announced it is the primary sponsor – with a donation of $15,000 – of this year’s Kier’s Hope 6th Annual 5K Run and Fun Walk during Kier’s Hope Sickle Cell Awareness Month, which was declared by the Texas Senate in 2019.
May 9, 2024
Here & Now: Kiers Hope
Fans of the Steve Harvey Morning Radio Show will know the name ?Junior.? He is Kier Spates, who was born in Houston, lived in Garland and now based in Atlanta. He has sickle cell disease and has been working for a decade to bring awareness and spur research. FOX 4?s Shaun Rabb has more in this week's Here & Now.
Kier "Junior" Spates speaks on the Global Impact of Sickle Cell | Money Making Conversations
June 1, 2023
Kier’s Hope to host 5th annual 5K run and fun walk in Dallas
SCD fundraiser honoring Junior Spates set to dash June 3
April 27, 2023
EBONY : 'Steve Harvey Morning Show' Co-Host Kier 'Junior' Spates' New Podcast Demystifies Living With Sickle Cell
Kier "Junior" Spates, a comedian, writer and co-host of the Steve Harvey Morning Show, has a new podcast, Living Your Life, alongside Chief Medical Officer at Dillard University Dr. Corey Hebert. The duo will discuss the life-threatening disease and those who continue to persevere in spite of it.
Oct 4, 2022
Sickle Cell Patient Kier Spates to Share Experiences With SCD, Endari
Steve Harvey Morning Show' personality teams up with Emmaus
Written by Mary Chapman | Oct. 4, 2022
May 27, 2021
TEXAS METRO NEWS:
Comedian Kier ‘Junior’ Spates Lends Voice To Sickle Cell Awareness Efforts
Comedian Kier “Junior” Spates is helping raise awareness of sickle cell. On June 5, 2021 at 8:00am the 3rd Annual Kier’s Hope 5K Run and Fun Walk will be held at the Margaret Hunt-Hill Bridge. Registration begins at 7:00am.
2023 - 2013
April 18, 2023
Sickle cell warrior to show SCD patients how to be ‘Living Your Life’
Kier Spates' new podcast will premiere April 18 on YouTube
Written by Marisa Horak, MS | April 18, 2023
May 3, 2013
Sickle Cell Disease Association Announces Kier "Junior" Spates as Ambassador
SCDAA Announces Comedian Kier "Junior" Spates of the Steve Harvey Morning Show as Celebrity Ambassador