"Ignite an Era of Renewed Awareness to
Sickle Cell Disease"
What Is Sickle Cell?
This is a genetic disorder that affects hemoglobin in red blood cells. Hemoglobin is a protein that carries oxygen to all parts of the body.
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Our Mission
Broaden public awareness about sickle cell disease
Advocate for patients and families for access to quality compassionate healthcare
Educate to empower
Establish a comprehensive Sickle Cell Disease Care & Resource center in San Francisco for people living with sickle cell disease to improve care and relations.
Advocacy and empowerment
Self Advocacy is the ability to speak one's needs and make informed decisions about the support necessary to meet those needs.
This program is supported via a grant from Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc.
Educate Yourself, Be An Advocate
Next Meeting: May 2, 2020
Location: ZOOM
Featured Speaker:
Dr. Robert W. Hagar, MD of UCSF BENIOFF-OAKLAND
Topic: PRIMARY ADULT CARE
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Who Are We?
Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness of San Francisco (SCAASF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that came into existence in 2014 after our founder's son Kareem M. Jones passed away in 2013 from complications with sickle cell disease.
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