Explore Jackie’s Hope Sickle Cell Foundation’s Commitment and Vision
This section offers an in-depth look at Jackie’s Hope Sickle Cell Foundation’s dedication, core principles, and journey. It emphasizes the values guiding our efforts to educate, support, and advocate for those affected by sickle cell disease.
Understanding the Challenges of Sickle Cell Disease
Explore the impact of sickle cell disease and learn how Jackie’s Hope Sickle Cell Foundation supports patients through education and advocacy.
Raising Awareness and Education
We provide comprehensive resources to educate communities about sickle cell disease, helping to reduce stigma and improve early diagnosis.
Supporting Patients and Families
Our foundation offers emotional support and practical assistance to those affected, enhancing quality of life through community programs.
Advocating for Better Care
We actively work to influence healthcare policies to ensure patients receive the best treatment and access to necessary services.
An inherited disease in which the red blood cells have an abnormal crescent shape, block small blood vessels, and do not last as long as normal red blood cells. Sickle cell disease is caused by a mutation (change) in one of the genes for hemoglobin (the substance inside red blood cells that binds to oxygen and carries it from the lungs to the tissues). It is most common in people of West and Central African descent. Also called sickle cell anemia.
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/sickle-cell-disease
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sickle-cell-disease/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sickle_cell_disease
https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/sickle-cell-disease/
https://www.cdc.gov/sickle-cell/about/index.html
https://www.sicklecelldisease.org/sickle-cell-health-and-disease/types/
https://www.afro.who.int/health-topics/sickle-cell-disease
https://www.britannica.com/science/sickle-cell-anemia
Understanding Sickle Cell
Discover the key facts about sickle cell disease, its effects, and how Jackie’s Hope Sickle Cell Foundation supports those impacted through education and advocacy.
Step One: What Is Sickle Cell?
Learn about the genetic condition that causes red blood cells to deform, leading to health challenges and the importance of early diagnosis.
Step Two: Living with Sickle Cell
Understand daily management strategies, treatment options, and how support networks improve quality of life for individuals affected.
Step Three: How We Help
Explore Jackie’s Hope’s programs aimed at educating the community, providing resources, and advocating for better care and research.
Discover Hope and Healing with Us Today
Join us in raising awareness and supporting those affected by sickle cell disease.
- Understanding Sickle Cell Disease
- Impact on Daily Life
- Education and Resources
- Support Networks
- Advocacy Initiatives
