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Partners
NMDP℠ is proud to partner with these organizations who support patients with sickle cell disease.
MTS Sickle Cell Foundation
MTS Sickle Cell Foundation aims to increase the public’s awareness of sickle cell anemia. The organization will support awareness, education and research pertaining to sickle cell anemia as well as provide support to families affected by this life-threatening disease regardless of gender, creed or ethnicity.
Sickle Cell 101
Sickle Cell 101 (SC101) is a non-profit organization that specializes in sickle cell education for the patients, caregivers, health care professionals and other key stakeholders affected by sickle cell disease and trait globally.
Sickle Cell Reproductive Health Education Directive
Sickle Cell Reproductive Health Education Directive (SC RED) advocates for high quality sexual and reproductive health care for individuals living with all types of sickle cell disease.
Visit Sickle Cell Reproductive Health Education Directive website
Sickle Cell Transplant Advocacy & Research Alliance
The Sickle Cell Transplant Advocacy & Research Alliance (STAR) is a nonprofit founded by a group of pediatric hematology doctors. It is the only large sickle cell disease organization with a focus solely on research to cure SCD. STAR provides both critical funding as well as an organized collaborative network for this important research.
Visit Sickle Cell Transplant Advocacy & Research Alliance website
Sickle Cell Foundation of Minnesota
Sickle Cell Foundation of Minnesota’s mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities affected by sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait through education, advocacy, community empowerment, and equitable access to knowledgeable and compassionate care.
Sickle-Inspired
Sickle-Inspired mission is to inspire warriors who are facing adversity due to their chronic illness. We aim to do this through mentorship, advocacy and education. Our values and principles stand upon leadership- guided activities.
Sickle Cell Community Consortium
The Sickle Cell Community Consortium is a nonprofit that aims to “harness and amplify the power of the patient voice”. The Consortium is comprised of sickle cell community-based organizations (CBOs), patient and caregiver advocates, community partners and medical and research advisers.
Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois
Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois’ (SCDAI) primary mission is to enhance and increase the quality of life of individuals with sickle cell disease and their families. To effectively achieve this goal, SCDAI acts as an advocate for improved access to healthcare and services for sickle cell patients by educating and informing the community through outreach programs.