Delia Sickle Cell Foundation
Touching Hearts, Giving Hope, Changing Lives.
Introduction
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited disorders that affect the shape of red blood cells, which carry oxygen to all parts of the body. Normal red blood cells are round and can easily pass through blood vessels. People with SCD have red blood cells that are C-shaped, which slows or blocks blood flow, causing pain, also known as sickle cell crisis.
There are two types of sickle cell disease (SCD); HbSS and HbSC. People with HbSS inherit two sickle cell genes from each parent while people with HbSC inherit a sickle cell gene from one parent and from the other parent a gene for an abnormal hemoglobin called “C.”
Delia Sickle Cell Foundation
Delia Sickle Cell Foundation is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to touching hearts, giving hope, and changing the lives of the children and elderly people affected by sickle cell anemia. We provide opportunities for all patients in need, regardless of their age, race, color, and religion.
Our main goal here is to create a better environment and community for sickle cell patients, where they can smile and have hope again. This non-profit organization is created in remembrance of the late Audrey Delia Nyaridi who lost her battle with sickle cell anemia in 2012.
Our Mission.
Advocate for sickle cell anemia patients in the community and maximize their chances of life by providing free access to quality medicines and health checks.
Our Vision.
Empower people living with sickle cell anemia to seek quality lifestyle by ensuring that they have ready access to quality treatment, medication, and education on SCA information.
The organization takes care of everybody from all races including children.
Delia Sickle Cell Foundation
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