We’re devoted to providing tools and resources for individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease and shedding celebratory light on one’s sickle cell journey.
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We want our organization to be an easily accessible, broad support network that educates, motivates, and celebrates individuals and families affected by sickle cell anemia/disease.
in the world today…
40%
Individuals who possess sickle cell trait reaches as high as 40 percent in areas of sub-Saharan Africa, the eastern Arabian Peninsula, and central India.
90%
In resource-poor countries more than 90 percent of children with sickle cell disease do not survive to adulthood.
73%
72.6 percent of family physicians believe that more education and clinical support tools would help avoid complications in managing the disease.
Read the stories of warriors around the globe.
Ufuoma, 24
Revée, 29
Christen, 24
Precious, 23
Anonymous, 19
Lovejoy, 25
BECOME a
SICKLE SUPPORTER.
The journey to eradicating the shame and stigma associated with sickle cell disease is one that no one can or should embark on alone. We all need to be involved in our communities, both locally and around the world, to support those affected by sickle cell. Join our efforts by contributing to our projects, every amount matters!
“As someone who’s spent their whole life around people with sickle cell, I’ve never seen the disease presented in this type of non-judgemental way before.”
Joshua, 22 - Edmonton, AB