Our objective is to partner with major institutions in the Mid-Atlantic area in order to provide an ongoing source of funds earmarked to support sickle cell awareness, education and research.  We currently have a commitment to provide funding for the Nemours Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children and are pursuing a similar relationship with Johns Hopkins.

• To support sickle cell awareness and education aimed at the
  prevention of sickle cell disease

• To support efforts at early detection and research focused o
  effective treatment modalities

• To promote the discovery of a life-saving cure

• To bring hope to families affected by this devastating disease