# First Gulf South Cure for Sickle Cell

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Podcast: [New Orleans News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541)
Published: 2026-06-24T10:58:12+00:00
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## Resource

At 23, Daniel Cressy became the first in the Gulf South to be functionally cured of sickle cell disease through groundbreaking gene editing—a $2 million, two-year journey that included chemotherapy and a delayed Medicaid approval. Now free from debilitating pain, he’s preparing to reapply for his pilot’s license, a dream once denied by the FAA. Doctors call this a turning point, though funding for sickle cell research has long been inadequate. Cressy, now co-founder of Privileged Pilots, aims to support others through similar treatments and help them soar—both literally and figuratively. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/db5f4ce0fed62d00

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