For our teen and young adult participants with cancer, HIV, and rare genetic disorders, Next Step offers a community in which they can learn the necessary skills and knowledge to embark on their journey into adulthood.

Head to the link in our bio to learn how we do what we do, and why it works.

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We're taking a trip back to the start of our Zoom staff meetings and our fearless leader's decision to dress for the occasion. Several weeks in a row he'd be sporting a new bow tie.

Now he's showing up in the proper work from home outfit, comfy sweatpants and a t-shirt.

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There is no one better than the participants themselves to design our programs. Next Step is there to support these young people as they chart their own path to adulthood.

Message us, or visit our website (at the link in our bio) to learn how you can get involved in the Next Step community.

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In just 2 weeks Quita is going to be part of the 2021 RARE Patient Advocacy Summit hosted by Global Genes!

On September 29th, from 9:30am-10:05am Quita will be part of the Listening First - Researching Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Your Community session. We're going to get reacquainted with her TEDx talk, back in 2019, "The New 5 Second Rule".

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Our young participants come to Next Step programs, in part, to join a community of their peers who understand what life with sickle cell is like.

Never ending doctor appointments, a strict medication regimen, possible fatigue, or a host of other symptoms. The Next Step community gets it.

Our community, music and mentorship programs are not only a fun place to meet friends who get what you're going through, you'll also learn important life skills that will help you tackle these issues. DM us or visit our website to learn which program is right for you!

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In just a few weeks, Next Step's STRIVE program begins the 2021 Fall Semester.

For high school students with sickle cell disease, STRIVE offers an afterschool mentorship program. Students have an opportunity to work one-on-one with a mentor on subjects that are important to them.

There are STRIVE programs in Boston, New York, and Washington D.C. To enroll this semester visit the link in our bio!

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Next Step is a place for teens and young adults living with cancer, HIV, and rare genetic disorders to come together in a safe, non judgmental environment.

This space offers an opportunity to learn the knowledge and necessary tools to take that next step into adulthood with the self confidence to achieve whatever they set their minds to.

Visit the link in our bio to learn how you can be part of the Next Step community.

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Being able to advocate for your specific needs in a medical setting is an extremely important skill for everyone to have, especially for those living with a chronic illness.

At Next Step our goal is to equip our teen and young adult participants with the tools and knowledge so they can ensure they get the treatment best suited to their needs.

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