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WHO WE ARE

The SCDAA Miami-Dade County Chapter is affiliated with the SCDAA, the National Voluntary Health Agency and the affiliated Combined Federal Campaign. It is a charitable non-profit organization that is exempt from taxes under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

WHAT WE DO

We work closely with the University of Miami Sickle Cell Center in achieving its goals. It is, however, an independent and autonomous organization and reaches out to help all individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease in the Greater Miami-Dade County Community.

OUR PURPOSE

Sickle Cell Miami is the local chapter of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, an advocacy organization that provides support, research, resources and up to-date information for children and families living with sickle cell disease in South Florida.

PUBLIC EDUCATION

Sickle cell anemia is one of the most common inherited blood anemia. The disease primarily affects Africans and African Americans. It is estimated that in the United States, some 90,000 to 100,000 Americans are afflicted with sickle cell anemia

2021 Sickle Cell Lives Matter Virtual Conference

Welcome to the 2021 Sickle Cell Lives Matter (#SCLM) Virtual Run/Walk Empowerment Day Event Portal created to promote sickle cell awareness!

Help BREAK the SICKLE CYCLE!

Register for the 2021 Sickle Cell Lives Matter (#SCLM) Virtual Run/Walk Empowerment Day Event!

Have you registered for the Virtual Sickle Cell Walk?

Calling ALL Churches, Corporations, Greek Organizations, and Community Organizations to get your members or teams together and ready to Help Break the Sickle Cycle!!!

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month and this virtual walk will feature people from all over South Florida sharing their support for children and families impacted by sickle cell. The virtual walk can be conducted at your leisure and at the location of your choice. We would like your involvement, encouragement, and promotion of the event on social media, with the tagline Sickle Cell Lives Matter or #SCLM. Walkers of ALL ages, locations, and races are welcomed supporters for this event.

In addition to the event, there will be zoom activities and parties for the children and adults to participate in, but most importantly, your participation will help raise funds continue the research and treatment of individuals living with Sickle Cell disease and trait through education and advocacy. Help us spread the word and make this event a powerful tool for change.

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