About DreamsiCkle Kids Foundation
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What is Sickle Cell?
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Our mission is to #MakeSickleCellPopular by increasing awareness, educating ,and advocating for long term changes for the SCD population of Nevada to improve Equity and access to care for those affected by SCD and other Rare Diseases while also addressing health disparities.
Vision
What is Sickle Cell?
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Our Vision is to be a community leader in advocating for those affected by Sickle Cell, Rare Disease and those underserved in Nevada. Our vision will be achieved by bringing communities together through social events that provide support, community outreach, education, resources and awareness for Sickle Cell Disease and other disparities affecting marginalized communities.
What is Sickle Cell?
What is Sickle Cell?
What is Sickle Cell?
SCD is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. Healthy red blood cells are round, and they move through small blood vessels to carry oxygen to all parts of the body. In someone who has SCD, the red blood cells become hard and sticky and look like a C-shaped farm tool called a “sickle”. The sickle cells die early, which causes a con
SCD is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. Healthy red blood cells are round, and they move through small blood vessels to carry oxygen to all parts of the body. In someone who has SCD, the red blood cells become hard and sticky and look like a C-shaped farm tool called a “sickle”. The sickle cells die early, which causes a constant shortage of red blood cells. Also, when they travel through small blood vessels, they get stuck and clog the blood flow. This can cause pain and other serious problems such infection, acute chest syndrome and stroke.
It is estimated that:
- SCD affects approximately 100,000 Americans.
- SCD occurs among about 1 out of every 365 Black or African-American births.
- SCD occurs among about 1 out of every 16,300 Hispanic-American births.
- About 1 in 13 Black or African-American babies is born with sickle cell trait (SCT).
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Welcome To The Aspiration Center
In a one of a kind partnership, Dreamsickle Kids and JET Foundation has come together to open the first SCD community center and a resource center like no other. Together our two organizations are able to provide a large amount of resources to not just the SCD or Rare Disease population but to the entire demographic of underserved and disadvantaged in Las Vegas. We look forward to welcoming the community of Nevada to enjoy the benefits and magic that is the Aspiration Center.
Donate Now
Your generous donation will help Dreamsickle Kids Foundation continue to #MAKESICKLECELLPOPULAR and help provide access to resources for children and families affected by Sickle Cell Diseas and all Rare Diseses in Nevada.
Coming Soon! Healthy Holiday Celebration & Toy Give Away
Join Dreamsickle Kids & BCHWA for a healthy holiday event. Gifts and fun for everyone and tons of local community health resources. Registration opens soon. Stay Tuned!