How to help

 

Currently, there are no available therapies to shorten sickle cell crisis duration or prevent the often extensive tissue damage that results. Sickle cell disease is estimated to affect approximately 72,000 persons in the U.S. alone. Approximately 8 percent of the African-American population in the U.S. has sickle cell. According to Mount Sinai Hospital , approximately 67 black infants affected with sickle cell disease are born in Canada annually
With proper diagnosis and preventive care the quality and length of life can be dramatically managed. In 1970, the estimated median expected survival was 20 years for affected persons living the U.S. With advances in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of complications, the life expectancy of persons with sickle cell disease has improved dramatically.

The Sickle Cell Foundation of Alberta has embarked on a  fund raising campaign to raise money. The money will be going to research for the treatment and prevention of sickle cell disease and other haemoglobinopathies. We are also interested in supporting causes that are dear to you.
The Sickle Cell Foundation of Alberta is governed by the Charitable Fundraising Act of Alberta, Canada.  We maintain complete and accurate records for auditing, the failure of which will result in prosecution under the act.  Your donation would be greatly appreciated. (3% of donation will be used to cover bank charges).  If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact us at 780-450-4943.  Send email inquiries to scfoa@telus.ca.