Jordin Sparks has teamed up with Novartis and the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America to launch Generation S, a project encouraging the sickle cell community to share their experiences of the blood cell disease.

The Grammy nominated singer shared her stepsister's sickle cell story on social media, adding 'Excited to join Generation S to help rewrite the story about #sicklecell disease w/ you, #SCDAA & @Novartis!'.