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Who We Are
Cure Sickle Cell Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation
registered as a Mississippi Charity dedicated to fighting sickle cell
disease and helping families who it affects...more |
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Why We Exist
Sickle cell disease is an inherited
blood disorder affecting approximately 80,000 Americans making it the most
common inherited blood disorder. SCD has the potential to affect every organ system; however one of
the most serious complications is stroke...more |
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Who We Support
Our support is primarily directed to the sickle cell clinic at
Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children at the University of Mississippi
Medical Center...more |
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Activities
We
are dedicated to bringing SCD to the forefront through community activities...more
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Cure Sickle Cell Foundation Donates to the Cause.
The Cure Sickle Cell Foundation, Inc.
establishes the Evelean Smith Patient Care Fund and contributes to the
existing Sickle Cell Patient Care Fund at the University of Mississippi,
Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children. Two checks were presented on
Thursday, December 14, 2006.
The 1st check was presented to the
sickle cell clinic at Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children to benefit
patients who attend the clinic. The 2nd check was presented to
Dr. Jay T. Smith, husband of Mrs. Evelean Smith who is thought to be the
oldest person to live with sickle cell disease in MS. Mrs. Smith lived to be
65 year of age. Each check was $5,000, totaling $10,000.
Monies donated
were raised from the 2007 Walk & Dance, held in honor of September, Sickle
Cell Awareness Month as well as donations from community philanthropist.
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