We Are the Sickle Cell Alliance Foundation

What is
​Sickle Cell Alliance Foundation?

Sickle Cell Alliance Foundation works with patients and families. We connect and collaborate with community leaders, companies and medical professionals 
to increase understanding and raise awareness of Sickle Cell.

How Sickle Cell Alliance Foundation Helps Patients & Families?

We strive to change the life expectancy and improve the quality of life for Sickle Cell patients through quality transitional programs, effective workshops, advocacy and outreach for parents, caregivers, and patients.  Check out our NEW Patient Portal for more information about our community outreach efforts. 

What Can You Do To Help?

You can help us bring awareness and provide hope to individuals with Sickle Cell.  There are many ways that you can help:
  • Attend and Support our events
  • Volunteer your time or make a donation
  • Follow us on social media, like & share our posts.
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Lisa Meatchem, CEO of Sickle Cell Alliance Foundation, shares information about Sickle Cell Disease and how it impacts individuals.

What is Sickle Cell Disease?

Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that affects red blood cells. People with Sickle Cell Disease have red blood cells that contain mostly hemoglobin S, an abnormal type of hemoglobin. Sometimes these red blood cells have difficulty passing through small blood vessels. When the damaged cells block small blood vessels, tissue that does not receive a normal blood flow eventually becomes damaged.

Our Annual Walk/Run Inspiring Hope For Sickle Cell
will be back in 2024!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT !
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Next year's 5k Walk & Run Inspiring Hope for Sickle Cell will be bigger and better than ever.