TOGETHER WE CAN, TOGETHER WE MUST MAKE A DIFFERENCE

OUR MISSION

Enhancing the quality of life for persons affected with sickle cell trait and disease through education, counseling, and screening, by providing psychosocial support, social services, community awareness and advocacy.

ABOUT US

The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America - Central Alabama Chapter is a 501©3 agency that has been serving the community in a number of central Alabama counties since 1978.

The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America - Central Alabama Chapter is dedicated to finding better treatments and a cure for sickle cell disease (SCD). Every dollar raised is a contribution preventing the complications of sickle cell disease through awareness, education, advocacy, and research.

The association’s goal is to raise dollars to give access to improvements in the quality of health for individuals, families, and communities affected by sickle cell disease.

We serve 13 counties in Alabama: Jefferson, Shelby, Talladega, Etowah, Calhoun, Walker, Blount, Cherokee, Clay, St. Clair, Cullman, Cleburne, and Randolph.

When you donate to The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America - Central Alabama Chapter, you’re dedicating resources that will help the families of Alabama that our foundation serves.

What is Sickle Cell Disease?

Sickle cell disease is a genetic condition that is present at birth. In SCD, the red blood cells become hard and sticky and look like a C-shaped farm tool called a “sickle. The sickle cells die early,, which causes a constant shortage of red blood cells. Also, when they travel through small blood vessels. they get stuck and clog the blood flow. This can cause pain and serious problems. It is inherited when a child receives two sickle cell genes-one from each parent. A person with SCD can pass the disease or SCT on to his or her children.

Make A Difference Every Day!

  • Together

  • Teamwork

  • Believing

  • Serving

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We are always ready to help our community. If you need our help, please complete the form and someone from our staff will connect with you.

Email
info@sicklecellbham.org

Phone
(205) 780-2355