Chozen Frozens and More owner Takeia Dixon built her business out of both love and necessity. As the mother of two daughters living with sickle cell disease, Takeia’s life revolves around their care. With hospital visits often unpredictable, holding down a traditional nine-to-five job became impossible. So, she built her own path.
“I never knew when my girls would be in and out of the hospital,” Takeia says. “I needed something flexible, something that would allow me to still be there for them. Opening my own shop was the answer.”
Ultimately, Takeia was on a mission to bring awareness to sickle cell disease and build a supportive community for others affected by it.
Last month, Takeia hosted the first annual Sickle Cell Awareness Event at Mount Zion Church in Wildwood. The event, held to bring more awareness to residents in Sumter and Lake counties, drew community members, families and supporters together for a day of education and encouragement…