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The Sickle Cell Cares Foundation was established in the Commonwealth of Dominica in January 2013. The founder Kellyn George is herself a sickle cell patient who has had boughts of crisis throughout her life. Kellyn is currently twenty-eight years old and has defied survival odds based on historical life expectancy data on sickle cell patients. Over a lifetime of sickle cell crisis, Kellyn has learnt to manage the disease through many trial periods. Sickle Cell Cares Foundation was established to provide support to those inflicted with the disease with a view to providing awareness and solutions to maintain a healthy lifestyle where sickle cell crises are minimized.
Sickle cell disease comprises a collection of hereditary disorders transmitted within families. Individuals with this condition possess abnormal hemoglobin in their red blood cells, known as hemoglobin S or sickle hemoglobin.
In the United States, around 100,000 people are impacted by sickle cell disease (SCD), with a higher prevalence among individuals of African descent, occurring in approximately 1 out of every 365 African-American births.
Sickle cell anemia occurs when a person inherits two hemoglobin S genes, designated as hemoglobin SS. This type of sickle cell disease, known as hemoglobin SS, is the most common and often the most severe form.
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Read the honest review from our valued client at Sickle Cell Cares, sharing their experience with our exceptional care for Sickle Cell Disease. Discover firsthand testimonials that highlight our dedication to providing compassionate support and personalized treatment. Your well-being is our priority, and we take pride in the positive impact we make on our patients’ lives.
Parent - Caregiver
The foundation helped our family understand our son's future. When our son was diagnosed at birth, SCCF walked our family through every step - from pain management to the latest gene therapy breakthroughs. Knowing science advances gives hope.
Youth • Long-term Client
I have been a client since I was a teenager. SCCF gave me the language and confidence to advocate for myself, and I learnt how to track my own patterns, and how to speak clearly with my doctors and nurses.
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Marcia F.
Patient - SCD Warrior